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RO56 EUB

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,447 mi
Last recorded139,447 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 EUB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,447 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 139,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,080 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,357 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,701 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,112 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 94,112 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,814 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,806 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,904 miles

nearside rear diff seal leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,896 miles

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

Nearside rear diff seal leaking.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,036 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,757 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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RO56 EUB is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO56 EUB, 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 RO56 EUB registered?

RO56 EUB is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is RO56 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 EUB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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