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GV55 MXU

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,307 mi
Last recorded171,307 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 MXU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 171,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 164,803 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 155,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 147,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 139,971 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 6 Jul 2012 129,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,604 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 108,746 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 108,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2009 99,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 99,445 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,949 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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GV55 MXU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV55 MXU, 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 GV55 MXU registered?

GV55 MXU is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GV55 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 MXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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