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MK06 WPD

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,780 mi
Last recorded115,780 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 WPD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,780 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))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 115,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at from the rear flexi and towards the centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from the rear flexi and towards the centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 105,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,648 miles

Bonnet lid not stay up as struts are worn

Brake fluid not tested as reservoir not visible

Imbalance across rear axle when parking brake applied

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,471 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Bonnet Struts Worn

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,073 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk / catch (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,232 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,874 miles

unable to inspect large sections of underside due to plastic un der covers

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,339 miles

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

cut to o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,876 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 15,664 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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MK06 WPD is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MK06 WPD, 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 MK06 WPD registered?

MK06 WPD is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MK06 WPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK06 WPD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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