2006 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · LB56 LLZ
2006 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11/12/2006. Recorded mileage 134,650 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2497cc
LB56 LLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2024
- 134,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LB56 LLZ Mileage History
- 11/08/2022126,374 mi
- 14/08/2023131,961 mi+5,587 mi
- 15/08/2023131,961 mi
- 07/08/2024134,640 mi+2,679 mi
- 08/08/2024134,650 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB56 LLZ 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 (LB56 LLZ) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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