MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
engine x under covers fitted / mirrors / washer jets / wiper blades slight smear / o/s/f brake pipe corroding
slight corrosion on front discs / rear discs corroding / slight twist on n/s/r flexi hose / spare tyre needs replacing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine x under covers fitted / mirrors / washer jets / wiper blades slight smear / o/s/f brake pipe corroding
slight corrosion on front discs / rear discs corroding / slight twist on n/s/r flexi hose / spare tyre needs replacing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on rear discs
n/s/f fog inop / front tyres starting to wear on outer edges /
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on rear discs
n/s/f fog inop / front tyres starting to wear on outer edges /
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake ware sensing wire. (1.9.2a)
both rear tyres approx 3mm tread remaining
front brake discs slightly worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YG06 VAE 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 YG06 VAE, 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 YG06 VAE registered?
YG06 VAE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 March 2006.
Is YG06 VAE safe to buy?
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