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MV06 FVE

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,539 mi
Last recorded67,539 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 FVE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 67,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 65,760 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 63,767 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 61,829 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,011 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,049 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 51,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,383 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,750 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,552 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 15,471 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 8,997 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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MV06 FVE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MV06 FVE, 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 MV06 FVE registered?

MV06 FVE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is MV06 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 FVE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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