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EY55 NYP

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NYP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 134,804 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 134,804 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 129,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 124,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 112,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 106,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,620 miles

Covers fitted to underside

Pass 25 Mar 2015 80,978 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,945 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 62,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,606 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,141 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre size is 225/50ZR17 RFT

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,919 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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EY55 NYP is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EY55 NYP, 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 EY55 NYP registered?

EY55 NYP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EY55 NYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 NYP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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