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LM06 WKX

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 WKX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 119,862 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 95,968 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 94,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 89,516 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 89,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,221 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 79,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,458 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,531 miles

sat nav base fitted to windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sat nav base fitted to windscreen

Pass 9 May 2016 60,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre at outer tread edge

sat nav base fitted to windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,682 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,850 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 28,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,178 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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LM06 WKX is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 82,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM06 WKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM06 WKX registered?

LM06 WKX is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is LM06 WKX safe to buy?

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