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YND 736L

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,578 mi
Last recorded145,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 736L
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 137,001 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 136,999 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm, inner forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **BOTH tyres 2-3mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also starting to lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,992 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 94,990 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,683 miles

stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,655 miles

advise stone chips to windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,920 miles

advise stone chip to nearside of screen less than 40mm

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,315 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,668 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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YND 736L is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YND 736L, 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 YND 736L registered?

YND 736L is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YND 736L safe to buy?

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