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CB55 MSB

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,371 mi
Last recorded159,371 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB55 MSB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 159,371 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 158,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONTMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONTMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 143,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 135,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,078 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 124,659 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly DTC BUTTON NOT WORKING. (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged SHOWING CORDS. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covers obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 112,200 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,887 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 98,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm tread and worn inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 92,160 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 92,160 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,207 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 77,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,081 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,238 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,813 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,916 miles

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

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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CB55 MSB is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CB55 MSB, 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

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What year was CB55 MSB registered?

CB55 MSB is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is CB55 MSB safe to buy?

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