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EA05 YBL

2005 BMW 523

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,070 mi
Last recorded134,070 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 YBL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 132,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 132,898 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,997 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 129,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 98,247 miles

Nearside reg plate bulb holder slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limits

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat preventing a full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2016 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside reg plate bulb holder slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limits

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat preventing a full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,060 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 74,085 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,844 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,213 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 23,769 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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EA05 YBL is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EA05 YBL, 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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EA05 YBL is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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