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LT56 XKW

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,098 mi
Last recorded154,098 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 XKW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 154,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 154,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 146,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,079 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 140,069 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 131,641 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 123,776 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,410 miles

both front tyres fathering + close to limit

Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 104,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,860 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,858 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread numberplate damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,710 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 74,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,897 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2013 66,897 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre as aslight cut on out side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,119 miles

n/s/r tyre as aslight cut on out side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,936 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,186 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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LT56 XKW is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LT56 XKW, 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 LT56 XKW registered?

LT56 XKW is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is LT56 XKW safe to buy?

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