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YE56 PVT

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 PVT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,648 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,669 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,632 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 59,375 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 57,784 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 54,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,149 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 33,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,113 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,113 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,283 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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YE56 PVT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YE56 PVT, 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 YE56 PVT registered?

YE56 PVT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is YE56 PVT safe to buy?

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