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LS56 XEM

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,447 mi
Last recorded142,447 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 XEM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 142,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 142,380 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside front dipbeam bulb discoloured, light output slightly reduced

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,379 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 141,237 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 132,568 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 124,063 miles

Rear number plate worn

Fail 22 Dec 2016 124,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate worn

Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,586 miles

all wheels slightly buckled

engine light on

rear brake pads 90% worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,194 miles

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.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,674 miles

front number plate cracked and worn

nearside front jacking point missing

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 13 Dec 2013 96,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,237 miles

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.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,471 miles

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.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,276 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 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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