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N17 RKY

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,597 mi
Last recorded169,597 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 RKY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 169,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 155,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 146,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 135,370 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 135,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 123,411 miles

n/s parking brake just within MOT limits-may need further attention before next test

Fail 26 Sep 2007 123,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 109,408 miles

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

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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N17 RKY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N17 RKY, 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 N17 RKY registered?

N17 RKY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is N17 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 RKY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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