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MP55 CXT

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,725 mi
Last recorded82,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 CXT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,725 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 79,045 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 79,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 71,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 66,278 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,887 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 52,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,871 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,429 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,919 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,031 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,950 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 18,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,397 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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MP55 CXT 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 MP55 CXT, 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 MP55 CXT registered?

MP55 CXT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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