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MV06 YOT

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,640 mi
Last recorded179,640 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 YOT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 179,640 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

part of nearside front sidelight does not illuminate

Pass 22 Jan 2014 154,936 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 154,936 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 139,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 120,606 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 80,816 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 80,816 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,097 miles

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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MV06 YOT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV06 YOT, 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 MV06 YOT?

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What year was MV06 YOT registered?

MV06 YOT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is MV06 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 YOT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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