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LV56 NWW

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,712 mi
Last recorded36,712 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 NWW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 36,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 33,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 32,313 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 32,013 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,593 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 30,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,777 miles

Front chips in screen

Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 26,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,399 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 24,399 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 18,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2009 14,000 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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LV56 NWW is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LV56 NWW, 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 LV56 NWW?

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What year was LV56 NWW registered?

LV56 NWW is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is LV56 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 NWW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV56 NWW have outstanding finance?

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