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NU56 FFA

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,083 mi
Last recorded125,083 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 FFA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 125,083 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 125,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 84,126 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 75,655 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 75,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 66,578 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 66,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 39,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,605 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 27,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6/2mm in places 225/50/17/94w run flat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3/3,5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,703 miles

all metal brake pipes corodding

covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,642 miles

covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corosion to edges rear n/s and o/s brake discs

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,403 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 8,789 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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NU56 FFA is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NU56 FFA, 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 NU56 FFA registered?

NU56 FFA is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is NU56 FFA safe to buy?

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