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SK56 MPZ

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,304 mi
Last recorded92,304 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 MPZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,304 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,010 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,630 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front Shocker Play (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Front And Rear Tyres Cracking And Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercovers Fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2023 86,630 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front Shocker Play (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Front And Rear Tyres Cracking And Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercovers Fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2022 84,563 miles

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

Front under body covered can't see.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body coverd so can't see.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,678 miles

Handbrake Just Met

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))

Underbody Corroded - Can't See Components

Undercovers Fitted - Can't See Components

Fail 26 Aug 2021 80,678 miles

Handbrake Just Met

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody Corroded - Can't See Components

Undercovers Fitted - Can't See Components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,161 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted cant see all the components

Pass 26 Aug 2019 75,297 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 71,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,904 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front outer edge's (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 42,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,611 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,371 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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SK56 MPZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SK56 MPZ, 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.

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What year was SK56 MPZ registered?

SK56 MPZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is SK56 MPZ safe to buy?

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