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LC55 BJU

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,216 mi
Last recorded91,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 BJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 88,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 82,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 74,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,550 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both saddle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,290 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,248 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm (Front & Rear) bushes have movement

Front brake disc show slight wear

Pass 1 Oct 2016 27,622 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod slight play

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 10 Oct 2015 21,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 11 Oct 2014 19,046 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2013 15,913 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 13,944 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,262 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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LC55 BJU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU registered?

LC55 BJU is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is LC55 BJU safe to buy?

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