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MF56 WYL

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,089 mi
Last recorded57,089 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 WYL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 57,089 miles

nearside and offside front headlight lenses deteriorating but pattern still ok

Fail 15 Sep 2025 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front headlight lenses deteriorating but pattern still ok

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,068 miles

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating but pattern still good.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 49,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 46,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in mtg clip above link rod (1.1.11 (c))

nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,589 miles

Nearside Front slight condensation in marker lamp

Pass 31 Aug 2020 45,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 45,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 43,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,776 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,059 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,545 miles

full undertrays fitted

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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MF56 WYL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF56 WYL, 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 MF56 WYL?

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What year was MF56 WYL registered?

MF56 WYL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is MF56 WYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 WYL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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