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YC56 NXJ

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,038 mi
Last recorded139,038 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 NXJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 139,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 136,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 127,815 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,237 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,237 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,205 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 115,205 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,577 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 108,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 100,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,640 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 86,636 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure Handbrake ratchet slipping (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,391 miles

handbrake ratchet slightly worn but holding brake effort

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,804 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,937 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner sidelamp notworking

Pass 3 Oct 2009 30,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,451 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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YC56 NXJ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YC56 NXJ, 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 YC56 NXJ registered?

YC56 NXJ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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