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LK55 RBY

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,817 mi
Last recorded131,817 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 RBY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 131,817 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 111,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 111,447 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 108,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 101,114 miles

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,362 miles

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2018 88,350 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 75,696 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted could not fully assess.

Fail 5 Nov 2016 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted could not fully assess.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 70,020 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limt (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 63,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,515 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,930 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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LK55 RBY is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK55 RBY, 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 LK55 RBY registered?

LK55 RBY is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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