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M88 EPM

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 EPM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 114,860 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,066 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 114,061 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine not idling properly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2022 108,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 90,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm strong advisory **** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,737 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 69,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,043 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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M88 EPM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M88 EPM, 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 M88 EPM registered?

M88 EPM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is M88 EPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 EPM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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