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OO55 MAK

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO55 MAK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 73,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,132 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 62,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,918 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,334 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,417 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,770 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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OO55 MAK is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OO55 MAK, 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 OO55 MAK registered?

OO55 MAK is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is OO55 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO55 MAK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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