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YF06 UWV

2006 BMW 523

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,107 mi
Last recorded134,107 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 UWV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 134,107 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 134,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 127,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 114,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 113,576 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,350 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,760 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Mar 2017 89,745 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 70,967 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 67,602 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,215 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,553 miles

low efort ofside rear parking brake

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low efort ofside rear parking brake

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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YF06 UWV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF06 UWV, 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 YF06 UWV registered?

YF06 UWV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is YF06 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 UWV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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