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SL06 XAU

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,848 mi
Last recorded164,848 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 XAU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 164,848 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 164,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 149,830 miles

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

Fuel seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 149,760 miles

Anti-roll bar cracked Snapped (2.4.G.1)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Fuel seal starting to perish

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 135,339 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:3mm and inner edge raised tread is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre is a run flat(only one fitted)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,400 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake discs worn & scored

non run flat tyres fitted to both rear and nearside front

offside front side light intermitant

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2015 123,400 miles

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

brake warning light on

chips in windscreen

front brake discs worn & scored

non run flat tyres fitted to both rear and nearside front

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

noise from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2014 104,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner shoulder

noise from engine

parking brake warning light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2013

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,757 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R tyres tread is starting to crack,

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,924 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,069 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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SL06 XAU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL06 XAU, 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 SL06 XAU registered?

SL06 XAU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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