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YB06 FDA

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,752 mi
Last recorded137,752 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 FDA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 137,752 miles

Nearside parking brake requires service

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2024 137,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake requires service

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 131,546 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 131,544 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,217 miles

car is over heating

Fail 29 Mar 2021 112,216 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground pad sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

car is over heating

Pass 1 Apr 2020 112,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 112,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,816 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 88,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light was turn off at time of testing (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2015 75,948 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,661 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 58,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 58,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011

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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,364 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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YB06 FDA is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YB06 FDA, 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 YB06 FDA registered?

YB06 FDA is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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