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RA06 KVF

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,031 mi
Last recorded195,031 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 KVF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 195,031 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 113,898 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,062 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 106,786 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,972 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 98,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 87,873 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,035 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 73,035 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,478 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,997 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

front wipers smeering screen

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,715 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 19,689 miles

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

advisorys asperchecklist 091963 - concerning tyres

Pass 20 Aug 2008 11,639 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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RA06 KVF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA06 KVF, 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 RA06 KVF registered?

RA06 KVF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is RA06 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA06 KVF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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