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LS56 DSX

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 DSX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,616 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 97,930 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 97,616 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side to fog bulbs (1.1.A.3f)

Offside wiper blade smear

Pass 23 Jan 2016 80,517 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,373 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,816 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 38,816 miles

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

brake warning lamp on dash is on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,869 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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LS56 DSX is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS56 DSX, 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 LS56 DSX?

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What year was LS56 DSX registered?

LS56 DSX is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is LS56 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 DSX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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