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DU55 BNZ

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,508 mi
Last recorded106,508 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BNZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 106,508 miles

both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

offside front suspension, front arm inner bush has play under load

Fail 29 Sep 2017 106,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking joint (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both headlamps glazed up

Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,504 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 104,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 100,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,147 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 139,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,144 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 116,109 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,357 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,015 miles

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 16 Jan 2009 50,075 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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DU55 BNZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU55 BNZ, 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 DU55 BNZ registered?

DU55 BNZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DU55 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 BNZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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