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EK55 ECW

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

235,602 mi
Last recorded235,602 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ECW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 235,602 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2025 235,602 miles

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

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 222,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns fron lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 207,067 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heavily advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted with oil residue present, obscuring vision.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 197,718 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 187,644 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 187,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 174,856 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 162,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 144,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 134,749 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,370 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 77,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,091 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 45,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EK55 ECW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK55 ECW, 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 EK55 ECW registered?

EK55 ECW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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