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YR56 LZV

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,568 mi
Last recorded230,568 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 LZV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 230,568 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 196,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 196,516 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 169,908 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 169,903 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,567 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 151,567 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 126,134 miles

All four tyres have slight cut in outer sidwalls

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,329 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 10,692 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyre,s have damage to the outer sidewall's

damage and slight distortion to nearside front tyre outer sidewall possible small bulge, advise replacement

Fail 8 May 2013 100,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage and slight distortion to nearside front tyre outer sidewall possible small bulge, advise replacement

Pass 10 May 2012 86,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

Fail 4 May 2012 86,760 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2011 72,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,049 miles

Nearside 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)

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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YR56 LZV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR56 LZV, 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 YR56 LZV registered?

YR56 LZV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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