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LB55 HXU

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,615 mi
Last recorded132,615 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HXU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 132,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 125,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 120,543 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 113,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 113,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,720 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 109,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer edge showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 103,569 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Red airbag light on and dash warning message (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Outer edge showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 97,597 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,662 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 66,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x4 tyres have worn uneven around inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x4 tyres have worn uneven around inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,534 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,865 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 38,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 33,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,488 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 20,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,456 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LB55 HXU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LB55 HXU, 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 LB55 HXU registered?

LB55 HXU is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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