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HJ05 YYR

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YYR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,920 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 121,918 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,391 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,390 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,405 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 101,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,006 miles

front and rear brake flexie hoses covered in mud

nearside front jacking point block missing

unable to check underbody components - underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2012 91,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake flexie hoses covered in mud

nearside front jacking point block missing

unable to check underbody components - underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,283 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,452 miles

front brake discs lipped.....

long hand brake lever travel.....

rear brake pads getting low....

windscreen damage drivers side not excessive.....

Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,388 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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HJ05 YYR is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ05 YYR, 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 HJ05 YYR registered?

HJ05 YYR is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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