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NC56 HVL

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,834 mi
Last recorded51,834 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 HVL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,077 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,116 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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NC56 HVL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 NC56 HVL, 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 NC56 HVL?

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What year was NC56 HVL registered?

NC56 HVL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is NC56 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 HVL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NC56 HVL have outstanding finance?

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