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RV06 OMU

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 OMU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,065 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 69,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 66,773 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,513 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear ( Advise Both of the rear tyres are wearing on the inner portions f the tyres.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,654 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated ( Both front support struts weak... Replacement recommended... ) (3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,925 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,099 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Very light cracking in tread area ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,555 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,174 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 18 Jan 2019 49,130 miles

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

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking on the sidewall to tread area . Also worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on the sidewall to tread area of the tyre . Also worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,633 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear diff has oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 37,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2013 32,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,180 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,682 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,820 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Jan 2009 17,160 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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RV06 OMU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RV06 OMU, 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 RV06 OMU registered?

RV06 OMU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is RV06 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 OMU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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