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EX55 OJG

2005 BMW 523

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,947 mi
Last recorded140,947 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OJG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 140,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 134,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 134,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 129,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 126,083 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 126,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,060 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 114,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 114,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 111,016 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,091 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 81,176 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 73,238 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,020 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,973 miles

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

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 OJG is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OJG, 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 OJG registered?

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

Is EX55 OJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OJG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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