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WF56 MVC

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,773 mi
Last recorded71,773 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 MVC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225.50.17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,104 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,274 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 31,257 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,954 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,571 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 20,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,811 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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WF56 MVC is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WF56 MVC, 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 WF56 MVC registered?

WF56 MVC is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is WF56 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 MVC shows 11 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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