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VK06 URH

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,406 mi
Last recorded136,406 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 URH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,406 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,773 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 101,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,715 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,576 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,827 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,152 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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VK06 URH is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VK06 URH, 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 VK06 URH registered?

VK06 URH is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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