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DG55 AED

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,272 mi
Last recorded117,272 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AED
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 117,272 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 117,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,055 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 100,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,192 miles

long travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,372 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 35,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DG55 AED is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG55 AED, 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 DG55 AED?

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What year was DG55 AED registered?

DG55 AED is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DG55 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 AED shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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