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BL55 ZTM

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,316 mi
Last recorded164,316 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ZTM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 164,316 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 146,680 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 146,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 127,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp not working which could indicate a system fault

Pass 12 Jul 2012 114,029 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 5 Jul 2010 86,829 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 83,604 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 65,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BL55 ZTM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL55 ZTM, 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 BL55 ZTM registered?

BL55 ZTM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is BL55 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 ZTM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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