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NU55 ETL

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,465 mi
Last recorded112,465 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 ETL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,465 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 112,460 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,115 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ............

BRAKE JUDDER PRESENT .............

CORROSION PRESENT TO ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ............

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE PIPES ....

UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT ...........

Fail 18 Jun 2022 108,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ............

BRAKE JUDDER PRESENT .............

CORROSION PRESENT TO ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ............

CORROSION PRESENT TO BRAKE PIPES ....

UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT ...........

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,718 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exhaust emissions high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 96,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,549 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,093 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,825 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,156 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 59,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 51,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,851 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,138 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 14,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NU55 ETL is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NU55 ETL, 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 NU55 ETL registered?

NU55 ETL is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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