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PL06 FCD

2006 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 FCD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 107,619 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 95,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 80,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 71,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 57,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,441 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,064 miles

CHILD SEATS AT REAR

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,497 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,771 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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PL06 FCD is a 2006 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL06 FCD, 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

How do I check the history of PL06 FCD?

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What year was PL06 FCD registered?

PL06 FCD is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is PL06 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL06 FCD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL06 FCD have outstanding finance?

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