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YG56 OSD

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OSD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,403 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Grease weeping from rear hubs

Play to front suspension arm bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2016 89,376 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Grease weeping from rear hubs

Play to front suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 84,503 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 78,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner and outer edge of front tyres

Fail 6 Jul 2013 73,216 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner and outer edge of front tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2012 66,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,686 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,323 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,813 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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YG56 OSD is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG56 OSD, 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 YG56 OSD registered?

YG56 OSD is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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