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MD55 WHL

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,056 mi
Last recorded105,056 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 WHL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,056 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 111,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,016 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 94,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,401 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,316 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,236 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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MD55 WHL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD55 WHL, 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

How do I check the history of MD55 WHL?

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What year was MD55 WHL registered?

MD55 WHL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is MD55 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD55 WHL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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