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YG56 OAV

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,726 mi
Last recorded138,726 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OAV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 138,726 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2018 124,392 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 109,681 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 101,944 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 101,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 96,298 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat nearside rear.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,185 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside parking brake lower performance than nearside

offside rear outer side lamp not working

Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside parking brake lower performance than nearside

offside rear outer side lamp not working

Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,502 miles

mark in screen outside of swept area

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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YG56 OAV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YG56 OAV, 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 YG56 OAV registered?

YG56 OAV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is YG56 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 OAV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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