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MF06 OHP

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,774 mi
Last recorded38,774 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 OHP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,799 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 28,799 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MF06 OHP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MF06 OHP, 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 MF06 OHP?

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What year was MF06 OHP registered?

MF06 OHP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MF06 OHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 OHP shows 4 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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