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SF56 RWN

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 RWN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,364 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,877 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 116,959 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,351 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 9 Nov 2015 110,177 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 110,155 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)

Offside 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 6 Nov 2014 103,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013
Fail 4 Nov 2013 93,777 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,840 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,651 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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SF56 RWN is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SF56 RWN, 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 SF56 RWN registered?

SF56 RWN is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is SF56 RWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 RWN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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