MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres worn low
front brake discs worn
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XKZ 4017 is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 XKZ 4017, 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.
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What year was XKZ 4017 registered?
XKZ 4017 is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 February 2006.
Is XKZ 4017 safe to buy?
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