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AE55 XLD

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,924 mi
Last recorded144,924 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XLD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 144,924 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 144,924 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 125,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 125,748 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,436 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald inner edges

Engine Light On

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,770 miles

Engine Light On

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,967 miles

Engine management light is on indicating an engine fault

Engine management light is on indicating an engine fault

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise dash display indicating airbag system faulty and restraint system faulty

advise front brake pads on 3.5mm approximately

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,248 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,171 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,592 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 22,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AE55 XLD is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE55 XLD, 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.

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What year was AE55 XLD registered?

AE55 XLD is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is AE55 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XLD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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