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PE56 PHY

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

179,347 mi
Last recorded179,347 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 179,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 173,244 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 164,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 155,953 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f brakes noise/squeals

Pass 16 Sep 2021 146,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 138,101 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,601 miles

ALL TYRES GETTING LOW 225/50/17

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,435 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 110,691 miles

covers fitted underbody engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2015 104,263 miles

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

covers underbody unable to examine brake and steering components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,802 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,497 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 91,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,256 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,709 miles

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

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 PHY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PHY, 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 PE56 PHY registered?

PE56 PHY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is PE56 PHY safe to buy?

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