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YT06 TPF

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,448 mi
Last recorded189,448 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 TPF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 189,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 178,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 162,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods. both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded and some covered

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 147,689 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 147,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,075 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,075 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undertray covers fitted to complete underbody.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undertray covers fitted to complete underbody.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 106,922 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 102,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,485 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,080 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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YT06 TPF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YT06 TPF, 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.

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What year was YT06 TPF registered?

YT06 TPF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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