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BJ55 DNE

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,897 mi
Last recorded121,897 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 DNE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, rear part above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,540 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, but not within a primary groove

Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,540 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, but not within a primary groove

Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,770 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

only 1 out of 2 sidelights working n/s/f

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,806 miles

only 1 out of 2 sidelights working n/s/f

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,881 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,479 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,397 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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BJ55 DNE is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BJ55 DNE, 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 BJ55 DNE registered?

BJ55 DNE is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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