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MT06 CAV

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,291 mi
Last recorded80,291 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 CAV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,291 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

Rear Arm bushes splitiing/lifting

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,042 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,178 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,383 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 61,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,936 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,442 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,401 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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MT06 CAV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT06 CAV, 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 MT06 CAV registered?

MT06 CAV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is MT06 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT06 CAV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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