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LC55 AYJ

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,103 mi
Last recorded142,103 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 142,103 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 142,057 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 131,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 123,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 118,152 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 118,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,084 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,112 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,557 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,026 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,974 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,912 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 44,061 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LC55 AYJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey 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 LC55 AYJ, 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 LC55 AYJ registered?

LC55 AYJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is LC55 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 AYJ 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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