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MH55 YPZ

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,808 mi
Last recorded52,808 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YPZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 52,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 52,751 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 52,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 51,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 51,462 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 51,414 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,229 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 50,789 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 50,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 50,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 48,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 46,611 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 46,611 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have age cracking

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 19 May 2015 44,525 miles

both rear tyres have age cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 41,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,192 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 36,572 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 33,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,215 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,639 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,639 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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MH55 YPZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MH55 YPZ, 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 MH55 YPZ?

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What year was MH55 YPZ registered?

MH55 YPZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MH55 YPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 YPZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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