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NH05 TYC

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,287 mi
Last recorded73,287 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 TYC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 73,287 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 73,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing calliper retaining clip (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 69,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 60,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running laterally (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some component inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 60,173 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,932 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,653 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,708 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,114 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,768 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 52,802 miles

all tyres low on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,283 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,110 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,097 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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NH05 TYC is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NH05 TYC, 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 NH05 TYC registered?

NH05 TYC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NH05 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 TYC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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