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LT55 XXL

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,369 mi
Last recorded87,369 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XXL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,369 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,048 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,447 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 58,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/s/r outer position light inop

O/s/r substitute brake light in operation

Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,104 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,625 miles

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

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

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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LT55 XXL is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT55 XXL, 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 LT55 XXL registered?

LT55 XXL is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is LT55 XXL safe to buy?

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