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LN06 VZL

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,415 mi
Last recorded144,415 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 VZL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 144,415 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,902 miles

Hazard switch sticking

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,737 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 107,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,123 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 95,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 84,495 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,956 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 71,944 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted front and rear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,603 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,832 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VZL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LN06 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

LN06 VZL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is LN06 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN06 VZL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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