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MF06 YTS

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,259 mi
Last recorded110,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 YTS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 110,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,970 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,724 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,254 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,861 miles

front brake discs lipped

Offside Front suspension drop link joint rubber cut [top]

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,627 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s and n/s mirror glasses deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti roll bar starting to rust.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,416 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,112 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,153 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 40,151 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 30,560 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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MF06 YTS is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF06 YTS, 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 MF06 YTS registered?

MF06 YTS is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is MF06 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 YTS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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