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NK56 OYY

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 OYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 110,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 110,106 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 110,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under shields covering testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,126 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undershields covering testable items

Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,114 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undershields covering testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,373 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sub frame mounting points (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2018 93,373 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sub frame mounting points (6.1.B.2)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2017 85,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,135 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,269 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,612 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,946 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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NK56 OYY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK56 OYY, 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 NK56 OYY registered?

NK56 OYY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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