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NC05 YZZ

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,243 mi
Last recorded164,243 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 164,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 162,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 150,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 136,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 122,172 miles

both rear suspension rose joints noisey

corrsion found on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,341 miles

corrsion found on centre rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 80,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,136 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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NC05 YZZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NC05 YZZ, 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 NC05 YZZ registered?

NC05 YZZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is NC05 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 YZZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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