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DX05 YPA

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,183 mi
Last recorded119,183 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YPA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 119,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 119,183 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 116,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges and multiple cuts in side walls under load but no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 116,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges and multiple cuts in side walls under load but no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 May 2019 107,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 107,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,840 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 98,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,740 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,746 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,740 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,241 miles

pdc failure

Fail 31 Jul 2015 82,241 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

pdc failure

Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,461 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 70,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,237 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 64,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre punctured.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,533 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,302 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 33,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,759 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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DX05 YPA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DX05 YPA, 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

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What year was DX05 YPA registered?

DX05 YPA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is DX05 YPA safe to buy?

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