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MV56 PVU

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,797 mi
Last recorded123,797 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 PVU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 123,797 miles

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension comments

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 117,114 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 117,114 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,012 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 109,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 100,566 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 92,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,535 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,318 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,252 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 PVU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU?

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What year was MV56 PVU registered?

MV56 PVU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is MV56 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 PVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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