MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,372 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on
rear diff leaking
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OM06 MER is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 OM06 MER, 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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OM06 MER is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 20 April 2006.
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