MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
both rear tyres worn
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
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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%.
Signs of slight corrosion at n/s.rear lower suspension bearing/pin.
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for HN55 OWW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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