2006 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · LF06 HNW
2006 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 159,120 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LF06 HNW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 159,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF06 HNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 523 (LF06 HNW) between March 2009 and September 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))”.
LF06 HNW Mileage History
- 24/03/200921,230 mi
- 24/03/201029,193 mi+7,963 mi
- 01/04/201139,132 mi+9,939 mi
- 01/04/201139,132 mi
- 28/03/201249,115 mi+9,983 mi
- 02/04/201358,320 mi+9,205 mi
- 21/03/201466,986 mi+8,666 mi
- 31/03/201577,367 mi+10,381 mi
- 06/04/201690,893 mi+13,526 mi
- 27/03/2017104,732 mi+13,839 mi
- 05/04/2017104,740 mi+8 mi
- 03/04/2018116,358 mi+11,618 mi
- 03/04/2018116,358 mi
- 19/03/2019125,385 mi+9,027 mi
- 17/10/2019130,711 mi+5,326 mi
- 14/10/2020140,125 mi+9,414 mi
- 14/10/2020140,125 mi
- 14/10/2021148,959 mi+8,834 mi
- 20/10/2021149,002 mi+43 mi
- 05/10/2022153,720 mi+4,718 mi
- 28/09/2023159,120 mi+5,400 mi
- 28/09/2023159,120 mi
Average of roughly 9,501 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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