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RO56 HND

2006 BMW 523

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,306 mi
Last recorded98,306 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 HND
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,306 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 89,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 79,085 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 79,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,997 miles

under body manufacture cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,667 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,901 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,507 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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RO56 HND is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RO56 HND, 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 HND registered?

RO56 HND is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RO56 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 HND shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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