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YC56 NZK

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,175 mi
Last recorded162,175 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 NZK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 162,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 154,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 148,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 137,251 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 137,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 121,181 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 116,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 112,002 miles

Front tyres getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 96,100 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 96,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,558 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,509 miles

offside front, nearside rear, offside rear tyres on tread depth indicators

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,072 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 58,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,183 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,668 miles

2x chidseats fitted not allowing full inspection of aduld belts

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 NZK is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YC56 NZK, 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 NZK registered?

YC56 NZK is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is YC56 NZK safe to buy?

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