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P321 KAL

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,826 mi
Last recorded87,826 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 KAL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 87,826 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS AND BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf/Osf (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr/Nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 71,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf/Osf (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr/Nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 67,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,860 miles

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe to hose rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,220 miles

rear tyre treads cracked perishing/front brake pads seem low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,490 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 42,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,660 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 34,660 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 26,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 26,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,601 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 205,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P321 KAL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P321 KAL, 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 P321 KAL registered?

P321 KAL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is P321 KAL safe to buy?

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