2006 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · KP56 AFO
2006 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 84,216 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP56 AFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 84,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KP56 AFO Mileage History
- 06/10/202280,647 mi
- 22/09/202382,381 mi+1,734 mi
- 10/09/202483,051 mi+670 mi
- 15/08/202583,742 mi+691 mi
- 05/08/202684,216 mi+474 mi
Average of roughly 932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP56 AFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 523 (KP56 AFO) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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