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ST06 ZFP

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,781 mi
Last recorded158,781 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 ZFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 158,781 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 158,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 153,163 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 153,162 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 146,242 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 138,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 137,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 126,026 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 126,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,149 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 86,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,763 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2009 66,762 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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ST06 ZFP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST06 ZFP, 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 ST06 ZFP registered?

ST06 ZFP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is ST06 ZFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 ZFP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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