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CE55 VXK

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,086 mi
Last recorded105,086 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VXK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 89,630 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 89,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

offside and nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

parking bake warning lamp illuminated

unable to carry out visual inspection of brake fluid resivior and level as covered by plastic trims

underside off vehicle and both outer sills covered front to rear by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,142 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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CE55 VXK is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE55 VXK, 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 CE55 VXK?

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What year was CE55 VXK registered?

CE55 VXK is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is CE55 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 VXK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE55 VXK have outstanding finance?

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