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MX55 NCZ

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,629 mi
Last recorded124,629 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 NCZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 124,629 miles

Both rear outer cv boots have pin holes and weeping, both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear bands, headlights fogging, both front indicators starting to go white, front inner brake pads starting to get low.

Fail 1 Sep 2025 124,607 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer cv boots have pin holes and weeping, both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear bands, headlights fogging, both front indicators starting to go white, front inner brake pads starting to get low.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 119,743 miles

Gear change tight.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 114,607 miles

Wheels been curbed, both front headlights fogging.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,044 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 160,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 156,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 152,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 152,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 148,429 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 148,429 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 142,610 miles

Engine covers fitted

Gear knob insecure

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 142,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted

Gear knob insecure

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 138,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 133,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 133,850 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 128,333 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip provision missing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 122,231 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 122,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,914 miles

parking brake long, little reserve travel

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

parking brake long, little reserve travel

Fail 29 Oct 2009 63,102 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

parking brake long, little reserve travel

Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,699 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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MX55 NCZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MX55 NCZ, 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 MX55 NCZ registered?

MX55 NCZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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