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MK55 WNW

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 WNW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 137,988 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 131,448 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Offside/Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 123,465 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,189 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,154 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

rear suspension bottom arm rear bushes weak

Pass 3 Feb 2018 110,346 miles

both rear suspension rose joint bushes slight wear

Pass 18 Feb 2017 104,522 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 104,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 99,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,678 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,579 miles

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front wheel bearing noise

tyre puncture warning light on

undertras fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 50,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,431 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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MK55 WNW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MK55 WNW, 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.

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What year was MK55 WNW registered?

MK55 WNW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is MK55 WNW safe to buy?

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