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BV55 HZM

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

110,246 mi
Last recorded110,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HZM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 108,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 105,513 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,911 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE

Fail 6 Jul 2020 98,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 81,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,048 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,734 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,159 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ARM / BUSH SMALL CREAKING NOISE - NO PLAY DETECTED.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,869 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,561 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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BV55 HZM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BV55 HZM, 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 BV55 HZM?

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What year was BV55 HZM registered?

BV55 HZM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BV55 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 HZM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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