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NT55 KGP

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,156 mi
Last recorded106,156 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 KGP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,582 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 61,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,869 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,196 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,937 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,473 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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NT55 KGP is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NT55 KGP, 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 NT55 KGP registered?

NT55 KGP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is NT55 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT55 KGP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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