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BL55 HCH

2005 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,943 mi
Last recorded136,943 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HCH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,943 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 136,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,737 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,610 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,811 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,322 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,892 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,892 miles

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

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

recommend tracking check/adjust

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,566 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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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BL55 HCH is a 2005 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL55 HCH, 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 BL55 HCH registered?

BL55 HCH is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BL55 HCH safe to buy?

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