MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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.
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.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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