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YK06 NUP

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,627 mi
Last recorded150,627 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 NUP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,627 miles

Fuel cap seal split

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 150,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal split

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 148,254 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 140,294 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 140,252 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 136,359 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 136,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside/nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 129,404 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres low

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 129,385 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres low

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 114,716 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,683 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 98,683 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 79,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 74,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,684 miles

both rear tyres running out of shape on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2009 37,189 miles

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

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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YK06 NUP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue 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 YK06 NUP, 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 YK06 NUP registered?

YK06 NUP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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