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AAG 4

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,141 mi
Last recorded117,141 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAG 4
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,141 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 117,045 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 113,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 109,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 104,013 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,185 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,763 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,337 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,970 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,189 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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AAG 4 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 94.1%.

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 AAG 4, 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 AAG 4 registered?

AAG 4 is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AAG 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAG 4 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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