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DU55 SZT

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 SZT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,620 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 111,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 105,301 miles

Front Inner Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 97,333 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,745 miles

under trays fitted time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,460 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,660 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,870 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 77,867 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)

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,144 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 SZT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU55 SZT, 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 DU55 SZT?

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What year was DU55 SZT registered?

DU55 SZT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is DU55 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 SZT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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