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LS55 HZN

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,043 mi
Last recorded119,043 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 HZN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 122,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,296 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower arm bush slight play.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 96,369 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 82,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,997 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 68,973 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2011 61,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,828 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,890 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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LS55 HZN is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LS55 HZN, 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 LS55 HZN?

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What year was LS55 HZN registered?

LS55 HZN is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is LS55 HZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 HZN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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