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LN56 WJF

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,301 mi
Last recorded123,301 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 WJF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,301 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 123,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,439 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 109,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 101,740 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2021 88,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,725 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,719 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,513 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,778 miles

offside front tyre tread worn thin inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,611 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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LN56 WJF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LN56 WJF, 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 LN56 WJF registered?

LN56 WJF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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