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GY55 HAE

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,569 mi
Last recorded115,569 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 HAE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 115,569 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 114,237 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 112,744 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 112,744 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 110,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,119 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,928 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 100,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,111 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 62,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,434 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GY55 HAE is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GY55 HAE, 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 GY55 HAE?

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What year was GY55 HAE registered?

GY55 HAE is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GY55 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 HAE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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