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OX06 EZP

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,455 mi
Last recorded152,455 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 EZP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 152,455 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 152,452 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,559 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 137,667 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 137,435 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 131,722 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 131,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 125,557 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 192,544 miles

NSF brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 192,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 110,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,292 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,500 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,669 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,822 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,822 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,447 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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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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What year was OX06 EZP registered?

OX06 EZP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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