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MM06 KGJ

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,035 mi
Last recorded163,035 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 163,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2021 157,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 157,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 153,529 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 153,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 145,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 134,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,267 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 125,236 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end has excessive play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,003 miles

COVERS ON VEHICLE UNDERSIDE RESTRICTING VIEW

Fail 17 Jun 2016 115,003 miles

COVERS ON VEHICLE UNDERSIDE RESTRICTING VIEW

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,178 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,747 miles

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

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

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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MM06 KGJ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM06 KGJ, 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 MM06 KGJ registered?

MM06 KGJ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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