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T1 UNU

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,689 mi
Last recorded104,689 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 UNU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 104,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 104,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has slight wear.

Offside Front Inner tyre has slight wear.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,047 miles

Offside Rear Outer secondary side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 81,619 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 59,937 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Drivers (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,591 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,598 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,835 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,933 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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T1 UNU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T1 UNU, 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 T1 UNU registered?

T1 UNU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is T1 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 UNU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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