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LN06 USL

2006 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,254 mi
Last recorded67,254 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 USL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,254 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe mounting area corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,032 miles

bonnet struts worn and not holding bonnet open safely

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,032 miles

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

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

bonnet struts worn and not holding bonnet open safely

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,228 miles

Oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,504 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,429 miles

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Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,463 miles

both rear tyres have 3mm tread depth

service due

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,129 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 USL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 USL, 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

How do I check the history of LN06 USL?

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What year was LN06 USL registered?

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

Is LN06 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN06 USL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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