MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad warning light on dash
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad warning light on dash
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover fitted and under trays fit
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear at tank & above under tray (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front outer position lamp (large halo ring) not working
under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear at tank & above under tray (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front outer position lamp (large halo ring) not working
under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
NSF brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
All brake discs corroded
NSF brake pipe slightly corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
e.m.light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
both rear tyres slightly worn on edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres slightly worn on edges
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OX06 EZP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 OX06 EZP, 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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OX06 EZP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 10 August 2006.
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