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MK56 OFP

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 OFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 130,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,494 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 127,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 124,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 120,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 115,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 113,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 108,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 104,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 102,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,411 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 84,553 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,553 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,625 miles

Handbrake lever travel near endstop.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,723 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,911 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,599 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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MK56 OFP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MK56 OFP, 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 MK56 OFP?

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What year was MK56 OFP registered?

MK56 OFP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MK56 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 OFP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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