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YB06 MLN

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,505 mi
Last recorded160,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 MLN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 160,505 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Rear 70 % worn approx inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear C V gaiter leaking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside 2 mm ,Offside 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 123,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,090 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,548 miles

N/S/F jacking point missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

customer has disconnected centre brake light

Fail 25 Jun 2012 83,548 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F jacking point missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,548 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MLN is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YB06 MLN, 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 YB06 MLN registered?

YB06 MLN is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is YB06 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB06 MLN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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