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MV06 YNT

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 YNT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 141,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 135,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 134,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 124,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 113,169 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 113,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,049 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2019 107,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm (inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,505 miles

Front tyres and valves slightly cracking and perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine area

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,673 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 100,431 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 94,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre. (runflats)

Pass 11 May 2015 90,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,090 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,663 miles

Screw in O/S/R tyre on edge. Requires attention.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,231 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 YNT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

MV06 YNT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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