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LY56 EJU

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,879 mi
Last recorded114,879 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 EJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 114,879 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,339 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 107,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 103,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,511 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,208 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,697 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,436 miles

Front chip in screen

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

driveshafts rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,667 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,031 miles

Front chip in screen

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,404 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,163 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,816 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,661 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LY56 EJU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LY56 EJU, 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 LY56 EJU registered?

LY56 EJU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LY56 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 EJU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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