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LS06 XYB

2006 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

216,656 mi
Last recorded216,656 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 XYB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 216,656 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 216,656 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

oil drain plug cover insecure

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 195,924 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 174,267 miles

near side front tyre outer tread wearing low

Pass 22 May 2013 151,318 miles

petrol cap getting loose

Fail 22 May 2013 151,318 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

petrol cap getting loose

Pass 24 May 2012 131,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 131,293 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 111,833 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 111,832 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 26 May 2010 93,676 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,899 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,898 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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LS06 XYB is a 2006 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LS06 XYB, 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 LS06 XYB registered?

LS06 XYB is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is LS06 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS06 XYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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