2006 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · LJ06 GLZ
2006 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 174,939 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LJ06 GLZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 174,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LJ06 GLZ Mileage History
- 06/03/200948,903 mi
- 27/10/200953,560 mi+4,657 mi
- 01/11/201059,347 mi+5,787 mi
- 14/11/201169,703 mi+10,356 mi
- 14/11/201277,734 mi+8,031 mi
- 15/11/201380,460 mi+2,726 mi
- 19/11/201482,398 mi+1,938 mi
- 09/11/201586,358 mi+3,960 mi
- 18/11/201689,845 mi+3,487 mi
- 19/11/201689,845 mi
- 21/11/201792,959 mi+3,114 mi
- 23/11/201896,155 mi+3,196 mi
- 11/10/201998,432 mi+2,277 mi
- 15/02/2021105,397 mi+6,965 mi
- 10/02/2022115,160 mi+9,763 mi
- 11/02/2023130,117 mi+14,957 mi
- 14/02/2023130,131 mi+14 mi
- 08/02/2024145,265 mi+15,134 mi
- 13/02/2025160,490 mi+15,225 mi
- 17/02/2025160,497 mi+7 mi
- 03/02/2026174,939 mi+14,442 mi
Average of roughly 7,452 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
LJ06 GLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 523 (LJ06 GLZ) between March 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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