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M11 YOM

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 YOM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 133,536 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 133,536 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 121,255 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray insecture

Pass 14 Nov 2015 99,602 miles

under car coverd with plastic cover

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,679 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 90,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,246 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,601 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 74,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,860 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,938 miles

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,673 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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M11 YOM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M11 YOM, 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 M11 YOM registered?

M11 YOM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is M11 YOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 YOM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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