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W19 MAF

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 MAF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 131,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,874 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 128,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,041 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 126,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,863 miles

Offside parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 May 2019 115,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 107,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,700 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 90,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 76,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,779 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 61,787 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 May 2012 52,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,506 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,506 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2010 35,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,461 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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W19 MAF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W19 MAF, 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 W19 MAF registered?

W19 MAF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is W19 MAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W19 MAF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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