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NC56 MVY

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,480 mi
Last recorded140,480 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 MVY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward facing outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 140,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward facing outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 138,405 miles

Front Splitter Damaged Offside

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward facing outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 136,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake Backing Plate Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 136,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake Backing Plate Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 133,972 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,770 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,491 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 125,491 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,322 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,667 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,809 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 81,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 73,396 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,876 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 60,961 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,555 miles

cut in ns outer front tyre wall

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,835 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 MVY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MVY, 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 NC56 MVY registered?

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

Is NC56 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 MVY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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