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DA56 CWG

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,222 mi
Last recorded168,222 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 CWG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 168,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 167,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted fitted incorrectly (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component insecure pipes (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 154,321 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 141,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 138,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge

tpms lamp on

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm, outer joint has some play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 133,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm, outer joint has some play

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 124,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 124,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,943 miles

Exhaust mounting defective but still supports exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 98,987 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2015 88,074 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,844 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,762 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,513 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,498 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,351 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,703 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

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DA56 CWG is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DA56 CWG, 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 DA56 CWG registered?

DA56 CWG is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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