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YP56 YHE

2006 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,632 mi
Last recorded104,632 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 YHE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 104,632 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 104,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,158 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,754 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,465 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 79,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,059 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,366 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Anti-Roll Bar Link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,463 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 58,463 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,399 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 45,383 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,092 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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YP56 YHE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP56 YHE, 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 YP56 YHE registered?

YP56 YHE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is YP56 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP56 YHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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