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RO06 FZZ

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 FZZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 84,783 miles

Front bonnet struts weak both

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,837 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 59,370 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,227 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,806 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 43,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,554 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,339 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,085 miles

Front 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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RO06 FZZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver 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 RO06 FZZ, 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 RO06 FZZ registered?

RO06 FZZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is RO06 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 FZZ 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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