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WV06 YOR

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 YOR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,897 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 109,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 97,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 97,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,543 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 YOR is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YOR, 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 YOR registered?

WV06 YOR is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is WV06 YOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV06 YOR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV06 YOR have outstanding finance?

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