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AY55 ZCV

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZCV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,503 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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AY55 ZCV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY55 ZCV, 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

How do I check the history of AY55 ZCV?

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What year was AY55 ZCV registered?

AY55 ZCV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AY55 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 ZCV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY55 ZCV have outstanding finance?

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