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WV06 MLY

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

119,195 mi
Last recorded119,195 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 MLY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 110,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 108,489 miles

brake fluid level cant be seen

brake pipes at rear corroding weakening

n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose corroding

n/s/r outer drive shaft joint weaping grease

n/s/r tyre wearing low centre tread

Fail 22 Mar 2022 108,369 miles

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

brake fluid level cant be seen

brake pipes at rear corroding weakening

n/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose corroding

n/s/r outer drive shaft joint weaping grease

n/s/r tyre wearing low centre tread

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,899 miles

brake fluid reservoir master cylinder cant be visually inspected panels covering

brake pipes at rear over subframe corroding weakening

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorating cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,226 miles

brake fluid level cant be seen as covered with plastic panels

brake pipes at rear n/s and o/s showing corrosion in places

brake pipes underside running to rear cant be visually inspected due to covering panels

hazard warning lights flashing faster then normal

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin cant be clearly seen or measured with gauge

n/s/f tyre approaching wear markers/legal limit centre tread and wearing low on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre approaching wear markers/legal limit centre tread and wearing low on inner edge of tread

tyre pressure warning light on dash all tyres inflated

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,789 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly lower on outer edges of treads

brake pipe at rear o/ starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,270 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,262 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 35,023 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,314 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,998 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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WV06 MLY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WV06 MLY, 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 WV06 MLY registered?

WV06 MLY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is WV06 MLY safe to buy?

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