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NH06 XRR

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 XRR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 128,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,789 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 118,789 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,719 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,719 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,694 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,836 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2016 108,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 98,071 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 89,456 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,374 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 63,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 52,486 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 52,486 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 41,365 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 41,365 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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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NH06 XRR is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NH06 XRR, 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.

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What year was NH06 XRR registered?

NH06 XRR is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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