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GY55 WZW

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,611 mi
Last recorded140,611 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 WZW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 140,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 140,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fronr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 136,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 132,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 124,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 114,761 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,371 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 104,017 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

coil spring broken o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate tyre light on display (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,712 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded and brake pipe across the rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,680 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2013 73,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,092 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 52,089 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,071 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,278 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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GY55 WZW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY55 WZW, 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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What year was GY55 WZW registered?

GY55 WZW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is GY55 WZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 WZW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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