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AO55 HNT

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,212 mi
Last recorded144,212 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HNT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,212 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 139,483 miles

Nearside Front headlight cloudy

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 139,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front headlight cloudy

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 132,461 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,061 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 124,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 120,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 107,904 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,344 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,465 miles

small chips in screen

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,370 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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AO55 HNT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO55 HNT, 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 AO55 HNT registered?

AO55 HNT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is AO55 HNT safe to buy?

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