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LB05 YWS

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,805 mi
Last recorded163,805 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YWS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 163,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 158,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 153,425 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 148,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 143,932 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 141,385 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 138,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 133,868 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,489 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,489 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,077 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 101,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2010 88,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 84,522 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 84,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,157 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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LB05 YWS is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LB05 YWS, 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 LB05 YWS registered?

LB05 YWS is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is LB05 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 YWS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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