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MF56 XPH

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 XPH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 133,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 128,710 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 128,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 127,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 125,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,831 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 122,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 117,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both upper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 111,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both upper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake level travel

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,807 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

feathering on both front tyres inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 60,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 44,790 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,164 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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MF56 XPH is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF56 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

MF56 XPH is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is MF56 XPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 XPH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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