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SY06 EKE

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,490 mi
Last recorded107,490 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 EKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,490 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 139,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut in tread but not to cords

offside rear tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Fail 12 Apr 2012 139,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cut in tread but not to cords

offside rear tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Pass 11 Apr 2011 130,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2011 130,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,889 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 74,889 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,176 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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SY06 EKE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY06 EKE, 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 SY06 EKE registered?

SY06 EKE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is SY06 EKE safe to buy?

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