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GD05 YCA

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

234,273 mi
Last recorded234,273 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YCA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 234,273 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 202,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 171,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 145,316 miles

engine warning lamp on dash

Pass 4 May 2011 116,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,925 miles

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

excess travel on parking brake

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,196 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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GD05 YCA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GD05 YCA, 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 GD05 YCA?

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What year was GD05 YCA registered?

GD05 YCA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is GD05 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 YCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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