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LD55 KRF

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,317 mi
Last recorded154,317 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 KRF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 146,898 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 141,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,052 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,009 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,128 miles

front pads wearing low

Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,890 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 102,890 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 102,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,529 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,484 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,484 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,278 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,962 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 32,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,868 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,092 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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LD55 KRF is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD55 KRF, 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 LD55 KRF registered?

LD55 KRF is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LD55 KRF safe to buy?

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