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EO55 XFL

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XFL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 114,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 110,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 96,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,504 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,838 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,540 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 81,289 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 81,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 66,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 64,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,482 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,925 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,662 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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EO55 XFL is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EO55 XFL, 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 EO55 XFL?

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What year was EO55 XFL registered?

EO55 XFL is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is EO55 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 XFL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO55 XFL have outstanding finance?

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