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YC56 RYY

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,247 mi
Last recorded44,247 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 RYY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 44,247 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 37,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 32,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,352 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (just acceptable)

Pass 28 Oct 2019 29,887 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,019 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres low on tread and wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,599 miles

Front both tyres on 3mm on inner and wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40-18 on limit and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,157 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,942 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 17,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 15,285 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,037 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 RYY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RYY, 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 YC56 RYY?

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What year was YC56 RYY registered?

YC56 RYY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is YC56 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 RYY shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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