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PX06 HGE

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,544 mi
Last recorded105,544 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 HGE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,559 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 21 Mar 2023 90,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,773 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 23 Mar 2021 83,526 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,170 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,170 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,517 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,408 miles

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

all 4 tyres becoming cracked in-between tread pattern

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

all 4 tyres becoming cracked in-between tread pattern

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,653 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,019 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,884 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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PX06 HGE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX06 HGE, 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 PX06 HGE registered?

PX06 HGE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is PX06 HGE safe to buy?

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