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YD06 YLA

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 YLA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 130,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,055 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,838 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2018 105,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 105,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 96,145 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 87,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 16 May 2016 87,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17Y run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 May 2015 77,687 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 77,685 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 68,230 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 68,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,800 miles

Both rear tyre worn uneven ??

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

Pass 8 May 2012 49,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 39,915 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)

tread worn low inner/outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 33,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,296 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,457 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 21,457 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YLA is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLA, 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.

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What year was YD06 YLA registered?

YD06 YLA is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YD06 YLA safe to buy?

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