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PK06 UCA

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,111 mi
Last recorded176,111 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 UCA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 176,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 167,441 miles

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

Rear advise attention to handbrake as only just met required efficiency

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 167,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe, as marked with white paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear advise attention to handbrake as only just met required efficiency

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 166,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 164,257 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 163,440 miles

engine damp

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 160,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear sction (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 May 2017 145,556 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 139,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 130,958 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 21 May 2014 125,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,615 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 115,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,443 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 98,443 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,790 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,790 miles

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

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

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

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 UCA is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

PK06 UCA is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is PK06 UCA safe to buy?

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