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MF56 WYO

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,314 mi
Last recorded109,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 WYO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,314 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,282 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering lock light on dash operation not affected

Fail 8 Feb 2023 105,281 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

steering lock light on dash operation not affected

Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,945 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front light on dash indicating steering lock fault

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel high

large under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,981 miles

Front hand brake travel high

Front wipers smearing slightly

steering lock fault indication on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,927 miles

Front front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front side light only 1/2 working inner not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel very long nearly hits the stop

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2020 90,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side light only 1/2 working inner not working

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel very long nearly hits the stop

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,237 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 83,237 miles

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

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,088 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 70,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,346 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,213 miles

O/S/Front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 49,527 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,782 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 43,782 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,741 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,411 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,030 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 23,028 miles

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

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

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

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 WYO is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MF56 WYO, 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 MF56 WYO registered?

MF56 WYO is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is MF56 WYO safe to buy?

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