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PN06 XHX

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,900 mi
Last recorded101,900 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 XHX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 101,900 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 92,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 92,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 81,255 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 74,376 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,556 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,612 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,945 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn

front and rear brake pads look worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,739 miles

undertrays making hard for inspecion

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,069 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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PN06 XHX is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PN06 XHX, 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 PN06 XHX?

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What year was PN06 XHX registered?

PN06 XHX is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is PN06 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN06 XHX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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