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NA56 YOE

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,587 mi
Last recorded124,587 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 YOE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 124,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 124,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 118,824 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,790 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 111,790 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 102,827 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 60,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 43,736 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 40,611 miles

all tyre treads cracked

Pass 21 May 2012 36,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,299 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,190 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 24,190 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,963 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,888 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)

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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NA56 YOE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NA56 YOE, 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 NA56 YOE registered?

NA56 YOE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is NA56 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA56 YOE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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