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SM56 YTW

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YTW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,029 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 85,424 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 85,424 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose and excessive movement (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 70,597 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 63,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,691 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 57,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle to offside flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,154 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,856 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,044 miles

Monitor cracks on both front tyre treads.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,285 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 19,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,044 miles

nearside rear seatbelt stalk sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,137 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 14,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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 YTW is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YTW, 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 SM56 YTW registered?

SM56 YTW is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SM56 YTW safe to buy?

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