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RF56 SLZ

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,554 mi
Last recorded152,554 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 152,554 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 150,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,409 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 145,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 140,533 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 139,953 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 136,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 129,175 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 112,092 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2014 103,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,122 miles

chunck missing from n/s/r tyre but no cords exposed

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,374 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,869 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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RF56 SLZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RF56 SLZ, 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 RF56 SLZ registered?

RF56 SLZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 24 December 2006.

Is RF56 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 SLZ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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