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KL55 GRF

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,212 mi
Last recorded125,212 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 GRF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 125,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 120,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,048 miles

Central Front Lower slight oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test seat belt due to baby seat in vehicle ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 113,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Lower slight oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test seat belt due to baby seat in vehicle ()

Pass 25 Mar 2018 108,050 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 103,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 100,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 96,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,417 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,306 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,586 miles

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

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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KL55 GRF is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KL55 GRF, 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 KL55 GRF registered?

KL55 GRF is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KL55 GRF safe to buy?

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