2006 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · XKZ 4017
2006 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 158,064 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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XKZ 4017 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2022
- 158,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XKZ 4017 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 523 (XKZ 4017) between April 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2022 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
XKZ 4017 Mileage History
- 16/04/2022157,101 mi
- 10/05/2022158,064 mi+963 mi
- 11/05/2022158,064 mi
Average of roughly 13,950 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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