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NU56 NTK

2006 BMW 523

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,883 mi
Last recorded153,883 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 NTK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 153,883 miles

Under tray fitted to floor

Covers fitted to o/s & n/s body sill

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front outer side lamp not operating

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

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

Under tray fitted to engine compartment

Fail 11 Apr 2022 153,758 miles

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

Covers fitted to o/s & n/s body sill

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front outer side lamp not operating

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

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

Under tray fitted to engine compartment

Under tray fitted to floor

Pass 13 Apr 2021 140,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 140,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded By Fuel Tank And Rear Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded By Rear Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 124,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 114,700 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace asap (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,530 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,530 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Headlamp aim too low both dip beams too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted to rear seats not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,291 miles

advise nearside front shocker assembly slight play and less damping effect

advise no suction cups or stickers in swept area of windscreen(removed)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,083 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 NTK is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NTK, 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 NTK registered?

NU56 NTK is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is NU56 NTK safe to buy?

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