MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
under trays fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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