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T31 SKN

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,785 mi
Last recorded137,785 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 SKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 137,785 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 133,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 124,935 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 119,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,452 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,452 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 105,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damage

Fail 4 Dec 2019 105,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damage

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,314 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm at time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,314 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm at time of test. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,918 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 54,918 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)

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 52,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 43,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,171 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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T31 SKN is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T31 SKN, 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 T31 SKN registered?

T31 SKN is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 24 June 2006.

Is T31 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 SKN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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