MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,854 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp casings faded and also have condensation inside which is not currently affecting image, but suggest this requires attention/repair
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Slight oil leak
Tyre pressure warning on dashboard, dashboard computer not working to reset
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset fault codes (previous flat battery) (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault reset fault codes (previous flat battery) (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset fault codes (previous flat battery) , emissions results are excellent (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp casings faded and also have condensation inside which is not currently affecting image, but suggest this requires attention/repair
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Slight oil leak
Tyre pressure warning on dashboard, dashboard computer not working to reset
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays sill covers and floor covers fitted unable totally inspect all components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
BONNET STRUTS FAILED
ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ROAD WHEELS BADLY CORRODED ON INNER EDGES
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BONNET STRUTS FAILED
ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ROAD WHEELS BADLY CORRODED ON INNER EDGES
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in both rear lower hub bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front brake discs and pads are just starting to get low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front brake discs and pads are just starting to get low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat in offside rear seat
Nearside front brake pads look low
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 RDV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FY55 RDV, 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.
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FY55 RDV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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