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RN06 ACU

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN06 ACU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,182 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,520 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 68,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,269 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,306 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,257 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,249 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,693 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,693 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,756 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

child seat is fitted centre rear

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,389 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,465 miles

service over due

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,992 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Outer and inner sills are plastic coated unable to test fully

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,793 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,099 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)

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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RN06 ACU 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 89.5%.

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 RN06 ACU, 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 RN06 ACU registered?

RN06 ACU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is RN06 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN06 ACU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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