CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD55 ODM

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,178 mi
Last recorded111,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ODM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 111,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wearing low, Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 111,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wearing low, Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 106,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 106,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 102,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 102,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,111 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2022 95,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both slightly deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 95,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both slightly deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,599 miles

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,383 miles

UNDER SHIELD COVERING ALL MAJOR COMPONENTS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,465 miles

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

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 20 May 2013 47,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,225 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,607 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LD55 ODM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LD55 ODM, 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

How do I check the history of LD55 ODM?

You can check the full history of LD55 ODM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD55 ODM registered?

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

Is LD55 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 ODM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD55 ODM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LD55 ODM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.