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PJ56 PDX

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,423 mi
Last recorded105,423 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 PDX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both, (above subframe). (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,889 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,880 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,507 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 23,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,188 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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PJ56 PDX is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ56 PDX, 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 PJ56 PDX registered?

PJ56 PDX is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is PJ56 PDX safe to buy?

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