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KD55 XRE

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,746 mi
Last recorded178,746 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 XRE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 178,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 172,705 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 172,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 167,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 167,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 155,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad lamp illuminated [ brake pads in good condition]

Pass 20 Sep 2017 139,421 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross over pipework (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 124,452 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 124,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 115,125 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,041 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 82,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,625 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,025 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,946 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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KD55 XRE 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 KD55 XRE, 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 KD55 XRE registered?

KD55 XRE is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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