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CT55 JXD

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,532 mi
Last recorded176,532 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JXD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 176,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 174,519 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 171,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 153,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 149,468 miles

Advise nearside front wiper blade split

Advise nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Advise undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 149,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear day time running lamp not working

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside wiper blade rubber splitting

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet weather/vehicle test

Pass 14 Feb 2015 138,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 124,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 124,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Feb 2013 103,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 78,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 78,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,829 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,117 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CT55 JXD is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CT55 JXD, 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 CT55 JXD registered?

CT55 JXD is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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