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LV06 DYB

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,039 mi
Last recorded83,039 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 DYB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,495 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges but ok

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 40,325 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,444 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,812 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 22,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2009 22,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

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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LV06 DYB is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LV06 DYB, 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 LV06 DYB registered?

LV06 DYB is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is LV06 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 DYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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