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PK06 FFT

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,269 mi
Last recorded171,269 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 FFT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 171,269 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative, water ingress

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 171,269 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative, water ingress

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Clean lenses (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Clean lenses (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 165,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 156,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 156,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 149,151 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 148,541 miles

All brake disc faces rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2021 148,541 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 147,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 144,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 144,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 136,420 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 136,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 124,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 107,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 90,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,254 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,709 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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PK06 FFT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black 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 PK06 FFT, 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 PK06 FFT registered?

PK06 FFT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is PK06 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK06 FFT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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