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EX55 OGN

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,552 mi
Last recorded114,552 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OGN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 114,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 105,367 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 105,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,077 miles

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

both front tyres slight cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2013 87,077 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres slight cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,890 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,721 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,501 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 OGN is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGN, 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 OGN registered?

EX55 OGN is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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