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WK06 HGL

2006 BMW 523

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,121 mi
Last recorded90,121 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HGL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,121 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,121 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre to 2mm nsf to 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,265 miles

osr tyre to 2mm nsf to 3mm

Pass 1 May 2009 39,193 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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WK06 HGL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 WK06 HGL, 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 WK06 HGL registered?

WK06 HGL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is WK06 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 HGL 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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