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BD55 JHF

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,050 mi
Last recorded92,050 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 JHF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 92,033 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,301 miles

engine cover

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 85,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,059 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 76,059 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2014 67,100 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,721 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 52,809 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag lamp illuminating

tps tyre pressure lamp illuminating

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,110 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 155,153 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 140,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 117,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,609 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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BD55 JHF 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD55 JHF, 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 BD55 JHF registered?

BD55 JHF is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is BD55 JHF safe to buy?

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