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M11 HDN

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,928 mi
Last recorded194,928 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 HDN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 194,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 189,949 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 189,947 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 184,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 177,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 173,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 169,612 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 165,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 157,986 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 149,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 140,707 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 132,612 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,773 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 116,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,364 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,232 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,800 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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M11 HDN is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M11 HDN, 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 M11 HDN registered?

M11 HDN is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is M11 HDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 HDN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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