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A12 RYU

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,542 mi
Last recorded124,542 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RYU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 124,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 120,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,568 miles

both front tyres worn on inner surface

Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,657 miles

Both rear air springs perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 68,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear air springs perished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s plastic sill covers.

o/s/r wing and door damaged.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s plastic sill cover

damage to o/s/r wing and door

deep cuts in rear tyres

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,001 miles

accident dampage to nearside outer sill

rear tyres wearing low

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage on front bumper

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,194 miles

scratch on o/s/r sill and door

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,512 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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A12 RYU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 84,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 RYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 RYU registered?

A12 RYU is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is A12 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RYU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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