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YD06 VSY

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,091 mi
Last recorded169,091 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VSY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 169,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 160,256 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 160,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 159,886 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 3 Aug 2012 151,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 125,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,710 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 96,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,760 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 65,760 miles

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

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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YD06 VSY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD06 VSY, 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 YD06 VSY registered?

YD06 VSY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is YD06 VSY safe to buy?

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