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RF06 RUO

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,209 mi
Last recorded153,209 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 RUO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 153,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 145,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 138,449 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 118,791 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,975 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,951 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,401 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jun 2015 73,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,280 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,280 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,585 miles

NSR tyre has a cut in it not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,016 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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RF06 RUO is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF06 RUO, 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 RF06 RUO registered?

RF06 RUO is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is RF06 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 RUO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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