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YH56 XCM

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,759 mi
Last recorded101,759 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 XCM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,759 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,636 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (n/s getting low )

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,469 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,858 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

nail in outer edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

nail in outer edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 76,120 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2013 76,120 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 50,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,780 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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YH56 XCM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH56 XCM, 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 YH56 XCM registered?

YH56 XCM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YH56 XCM safe to buy?

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