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SN06 PNY

2006 BMW 523

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,089 mi
Last recorded52,089 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 PNY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,921 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 41,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SN06 PNY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SN06 PNY, 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

How do I check the history of SN06 PNY?

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What year was SN06 PNY registered?

SN06 PNY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is SN06 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 PNY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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