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MV56 GMY

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 GMY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 82,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 74,593 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,900 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,176 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 44,176 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,328 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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MV56 GMY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV56 GMY, 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 MV56 GMY?

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What year was MV56 GMY registered?

MV56 GMY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is MV56 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 GMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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