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M813 VCT

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,550 mi
Last recorded117,550 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM813 VCT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 117,550 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,967 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,394 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,439 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

nearside rear lower suspension arm, foremost, inner bush starting to split

offside rear lower suspension arm, foremost, inner bush starting to split

Fail 27 Jan 2020 90,433 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

nearside rear lower suspension arm, foremost, inner bush starting to split

offside rear lower suspension arm, foremost, inner bush starting to split

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,805 miles

front brake discs are starting to deteriorate

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,121 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,173 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,172 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired rear brake pipes rubbing against fuel pipes and chassis (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,621 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 62,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning light on in dash

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire damaged

Pass 17 May 2013 49,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2013 49,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 50,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 40,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 26,157 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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M813 VCT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M813 VCT, 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.

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What year was M813 VCT registered?

M813 VCT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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