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PK56 LYT

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,681 mi
Last recorded104,681 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 LYT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 97,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 97,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,414 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre parised

Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre parised

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,262 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,872 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,696 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,178 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,275 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 60,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PK56 LYT 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 72.2%.

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 PK56 LYT, 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 PK56 LYT registered?

PK56 LYT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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