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NJ06 OTY

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,730 mi
Last recorded95,730 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 OTY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,730 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,724 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,342 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,562 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,696 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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NJ06 OTY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJ06 OTY, 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 NJ06 OTY?

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What year was NJ06 OTY registered?

NJ06 OTY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is NJ06 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ06 OTY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ06 OTY have outstanding finance?

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