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M666 GEE

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,495 mi
Last recorded110,495 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 GEE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 110,495 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 106,190 miles

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 14 Mar 2024 102,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 8 Mar 2022 95,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,140 miles

Rear Tyre's perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,034 miles

Rear Tyre's perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads bald/thin on edges

both front tyre treads cracked/perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,448 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,001 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,889 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front No.plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,030 miles

Inner Front 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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M666 GEE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue 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 M666 GEE, 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 M666 GEE registered?

M666 GEE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is M666 GEE safe to buy?

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