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NK55 XBS

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,814 mi
Last recorded140,814 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 XBS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 140,814 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 2 Sep 2022 132,999 miles

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

covers front to rear restricting full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2022 132,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers front to rear restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2021 123,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 122,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,136 miles

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 111,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,191 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 109,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 106,707 miles

front brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 100,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,093 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 92,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 89,267 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,309 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,912 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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NK55 XBS 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 72.7%.

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 NK55 XBS, 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 NK55 XBS registered?

NK55 XBS is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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