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LN55 VHA

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,667 mi
Last recorded64,667 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VHA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 64,667 miles

slight handbrake travel at lever

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 56,957 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,490 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 54,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,614 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,762 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,980 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,911 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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LN55 VHA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LN55 VHA, 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 LN55 VHA registered?

LN55 VHA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is LN55 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 VHA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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