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XS55 AYF

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS55 AYF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 103,408 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 84,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 84,649 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges, low on outer edges and perished

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 45,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres cracking slighty

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,645 miles

N/S O/S Front tyres perished in tread

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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XS55 AYF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XS55 AYF, 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 XS55 AYF?

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What year was XS55 AYF registered?

XS55 AYF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is XS55 AYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for XS55 AYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XS55 AYF have outstanding finance?

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