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WX56 YXV

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,340 mi
Last recorded134,340 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 YXV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 134,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 134,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 129,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arm bushes peeling/deteriorating

Suspension levelling fault

Fail 22 Jan 2024 129,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and over sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arm bushes peeling/deteriorating

Suspension levelling fault

Pass 14 Jan 2023 123,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 121,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 115,688 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,954 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 103,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,427 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,427 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,163 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,163 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,672 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,027 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,924 miles

Slight oil smears around transmission.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WX56 YXV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WX56 YXV, 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 WX56 YXV registered?

WX56 YXV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is WX56 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX56 YXV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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