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X30 MRB

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 MRB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 143,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 138,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 133,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 126,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,021 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,463 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,414 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,841 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,949 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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X30 MRB is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X30 MRB, 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

How do I check the history of X30 MRB?

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What year was X30 MRB registered?

X30 MRB is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is X30 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X30 MRB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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