MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,124 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at center (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf tyre bald on inner edge
osf tyre bald on inner edge
slight play in osf wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wiper blade smearing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wiper blade smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front wiper blade smearing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wiper blade smearing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wipers smearing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge and small cut outer sidewall
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ05 VYF is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LJ05 VYF, 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.
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What year was LJ05 VYF registered?
LJ05 VYF is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 July 2005.
Is LJ05 VYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ05 VYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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