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MW56 HXK

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 HXK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 68,464 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,595 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 65,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,989 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes at rear [marked] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,708 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 56,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,959 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limits

front wipers smearing slightly

slight play at offside front inner steering rack arm

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,579 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,685 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 39,116 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,687 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 34,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,728 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 30,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,663 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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MW56 HXK is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MW56 HXK, 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

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What year was MW56 HXK registered?

MW56 HXK is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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