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MJ56 MKO

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,168 mi
Last recorded124,168 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 MKO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 124,168 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 124,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 110,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,465 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,055 miles

Both front tyres splitting

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,908 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,304 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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MJ56 MKO is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ56 MKO, 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 MJ56 MKO registered?

MJ56 MKO is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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