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YC56 SXM

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,837 mi
Last recorded76,837 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,587 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,845 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,845 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 55,953 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 50,202 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 50,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 20 Oct 2012 44,528 miles

Nearside 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 24 Aug 2012 43,601 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,131 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 SXM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

YC56 SXM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is YC56 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 SXM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC56 SXM have outstanding finance?

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