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SJ55 BXR

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,011 mi
Last recorded159,011 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 BXR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 159,011 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 155,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 149,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 128,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 114,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 102,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring views

Fail 29 Sep 2018 97,137 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring views

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,616 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,268 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 80,268 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,949 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 46,843 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 36,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,425 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,064 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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SJ55 BXR is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SJ55 BXR, 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 SJ55 BXR registered?

SJ55 BXR is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is SJ55 BXR safe to buy?

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