MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside front dipbeam bulb discoloured, light output slightly reduced
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear number plate worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear number plate worn
all wheels slightly buckled
engine light on
rear brake pads 90% worn
Both front 'Jacking' points missing.
Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.
N/S/F shocker cowling u/s.
O/S/F inner wheel rim slightly damaged.
O/S/F seatbelt webbing starting to fray.
Oil around front & underside of engine - Recommend further investigation.
Rear number plate slightly worn.
Slight movement in both fuel tank straps - Suspect due to low fuel.
Tyre size - 225/50x17 runflats.
front number plate cracked and worn
nearside front jacking point missing
offside front seat belt starting to fray
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked and worn
offside front jacking point missing
offside front seat belt starting to fray
Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.
Front brake pads approx. 85-90% worn.
Front number plate worn but just within limits at time of test.
N/S/F shock-absorber cowling u/s.
N/S/F tyre very low on inner & low on outer edges (225/50x17-runflats).
Rear number plate slightly worn.
Signs of oil around hoses to oil inter-cooler.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake pads approx. 65% worn.
Various fine chips in windscreen.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS56 XEM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 LS56 XEM, 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.
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What year was LS56 XEM registered?
LS56 XEM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 22 December 2006.
Is LS56 XEM safe to buy?
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