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PE56 JXG

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 JXG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,723 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 110,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,100 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,534 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 71,972 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,261 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,130 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,167 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 36,167 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,981 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 34,978 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,617 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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PE56 JXG is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE56 JXG, 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 PE56 JXG registered?

PE56 JXG is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is PE56 JXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 JXG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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