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HN55 OWW

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,951 mi
Last recorded196,951 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 OWW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 196,951 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 192,736 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 192,736 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 186,655 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 20 Aug 2019 186,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Aug 2018 174,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 163,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 152,813 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake effort at 17%.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 122,476 miles

Signs of slight corrosion at n/s.rear lower suspension bearing/pin.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,146 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 86,312 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,312 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,421 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,872 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 50,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,931 miles

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

centre brake light part not working

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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HN55 OWW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HN55 OWW, 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 HN55 OWW registered?

HN55 OWW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is HN55 OWW safe to buy?

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