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EJ05 YZT

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,704 mi
Last recorded141,704 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YZT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 141,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 136,305 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 136,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 132,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 128,946 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 118,944 miles

All four tyres worn on edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 118,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

All four tyres worn on edges

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 105,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 9,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,779 miles

headlight lenses discolouring

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisy

nearside and offside headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,381 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,338 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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EJ05 YZT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ05 YZT, 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 EJ05 YZT registered?

EJ05 YZT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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