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MF06 YTW

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 YTW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,299 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,042 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,662 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,615 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,039 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,557 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 YTW is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YTW, 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 MF06 YTW registered?

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

Is MF06 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 YTW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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