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RO06 UYX

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 UYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,236 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,658 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,352 miles

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

nsr tyre has slight bulge in side wall

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 UYX is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYX, 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 RO06 UYX?

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What year was RO06 UYX registered?

RO06 UYX is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is RO06 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 UYX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO06 UYX have outstanding finance?

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