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EX55 HFG

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,023 mi
Last recorded133,023 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 133,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 127,077 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. have cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 112,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 112,395 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,068 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 104,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,164 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2018 103,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,614 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,612 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear pads low

Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,612 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,177 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,955 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,437 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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EX55 HFG is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EX55 HFG, 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 EX55 HFG registered?

EX55 HFG is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is EX55 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 HFG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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