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RN55 GUA

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 GUA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 103,764 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,677 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,lower on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

fluid leaking nearside front ,suspect coolant

Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,739 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 96,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 89,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,971 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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

high level brake light inop

very slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 12 Feb 2013 77,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,111 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,365 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,045 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,770 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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RN55 GUA is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RN55 GUA, 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

How do I check the history of RN55 GUA?

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What year was RN55 GUA registered?

RN55 GUA is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is RN55 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 GUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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