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GK55 PXX

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,112 mi
Last recorded84,112 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 PXX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,420 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,642 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil gas (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 67,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 67,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,341 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 61,341 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,712 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,247 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 45,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 19 Jul 2010 40,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,532 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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GK55 PXX is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK55 PXX, 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

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What year was GK55 PXX registered?

GK55 PXX is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GK55 PXX safe to buy?

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