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FN55 YVO

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

155,130 mi
Last recorded155,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YVO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 155,130 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 133,209 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 133,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 125,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,580 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 107,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 103,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 96,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to/from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,237 miles

head lamps poor

near side front steel brake pipe border line

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,762 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,830 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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FN55 YVO 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 94.7%.

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 FN55 YVO, 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 FN55 YVO?

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What year was FN55 YVO registered?

FN55 YVO is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is FN55 YVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 YVO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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