CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM55 OMW

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,034 mi
Last recorded98,034 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OMW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 98,034 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,354 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,951 miles

n/s/r suspension slight play in lower bush

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,665 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted unable to test n/s/r adult belt

restraint systems warning light on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,779 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,394 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM55 OMW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM55 OMW, 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 FM55 OMW?

You can check the full history of FM55 OMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM55 OMW registered?

FM55 OMW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is FM55 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 OMW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM55 OMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM55 OMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.