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YY06 LME

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 LME
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side engine cover

Pass 26 Sep 2020 104,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,022 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 85,866 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside

Fail 26 Mar 2016 85,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,022 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,425 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,548 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2009 24,655 miles

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

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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YY06 LME is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY06 LME, 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 YY06 LME registered?

YY06 LME is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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