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OE55 ZDL

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,832 mi
Last recorded111,832 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 ZDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 111,832 miles

Front Both sides track control arm bushes soft

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 111,832 miles

Front Both sides track control arm bushes soft

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 172,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2024 171,120 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 170,039 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 167,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 164,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 159,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 155,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,249 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,357 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,848 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,370 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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OE55 ZDL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OE55 ZDL, 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 OE55 ZDL registered?

OE55 ZDL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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