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KH55 OXZ

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,091 mi
Last recorded140,091 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 OXZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 140,091 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 125,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 125,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,994 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,273 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,605 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,549 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 36,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,580 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,825 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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KH55 OXZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KH55 OXZ, 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 KH55 OXZ registered?

KH55 OXZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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