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MA56 TFF

2006 BMW 523

Green Lpg 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 TFF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,078 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 108,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in the engine bay

engine malfunction light on indicating a fault

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 158,166 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,061 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear brake wear sensor loose

Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,526 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear brake wear sensor loose

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,706 miles

Slight play in offside steering ball joints.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,587 miles

Slight play in offside lower arms ball joints/bushs.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 50,587 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Slight play in offside lower arms ball joints/bushs.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,365 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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MA56 TFF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA56 TFF, 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 MA56 TFF registered?

MA56 TFF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is MA56 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA56 TFF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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