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RF06 WMK

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 WMK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 91,535 miles

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

both headlights have slightly poor beam patterns

Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,470 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 86,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,082 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 78,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 73,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 61,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,281 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,788 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,899 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 41,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,379 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 25,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,277 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 WMK is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF06 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

RF06 WMK is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is RF06 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 WMK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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