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RE56 WBT

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,671 mi
Last recorded205,671 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 WBT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 205,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 203,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 201,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 198,425 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 196,287 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 188,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Os rear alloy is out of shape

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded at brake hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Nov 2018 176,838 miles

Front brake hoses are perishing

Oil leak from engine

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 176,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses are perishing

Oil leak from engine

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 163,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 151,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 136,565 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 120,039 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 120,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

eml light on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,105 miles

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,492 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,605 miles

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

hand brake travel slightly high

rear pads appear low

tracking required

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,401 miles

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

eml on

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,075 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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RE56 WBT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE56 WBT, 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 RE56 WBT registered?

RE56 WBT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is RE56 WBT safe to buy?

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