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FXZ 255

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,311 mi
Last recorded47,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 255
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 47,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 41,749 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 20,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 13,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 13,401 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 13,166 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 24 Jun 2015 12,527 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 13 Jun 2014 10,462 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 10,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,275 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 4,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 3,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,956 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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FXZ 255 is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FXZ 255, 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 FXZ 255?

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What year was FXZ 255 registered?

FXZ 255 is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is FXZ 255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXZ 255 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FXZ 255 have outstanding finance?

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