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SM56 FUU

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FUU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 103,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 99,602 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 99,601 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 97,470 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,988 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 92,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,786 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 87,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 80,941 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,533 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 2,497 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,614 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,968 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,210 miles

osf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2014 58,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 53,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,104 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,605 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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SM56 FUU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SM56 FUU, 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 SM56 FUU registered?

SM56 FUU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is SM56 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 FUU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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