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LN06 SHV

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 SHV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 113,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,962 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts wearing inner sections low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 105,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts wearing inner sections low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,445 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rears wearing low (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side effort half that of offside (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rears wearing low (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side effort half that of offside (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,650 miles

225/50/17 tyres fitted on front and 225/45/17 fitted to rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 82,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,803 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,323 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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LN06 SHV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN06 SHV, 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 LN06 SHV registered?

LN06 SHV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is LN06 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN06 SHV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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