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OE55 HLC

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,879 mi
Last recorded134,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 HLC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 134,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,701 miles

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

engine/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,705 miles

MIL on intermittent turned off but will come back on.

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess linkage bent (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle not working as intended.

rear tail gate not always opening,vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 122,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess linkage bent (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle not working as intended.

rear tail gate not always opening,vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,223 miles

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 20 Nov 2015 108,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,269 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,375 miles

child seats fitted to rear restricting seat belt inspection

park brake performance considerably out of balance and noisey when tested

underside fully shielded restricting inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2011 68,344 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted to rear restricting seat belt inspection

park brake performance considerably out of balance and noisey when tested

underside fully shielded restricting inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,262 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,092 miles

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

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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OE55 HLC is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OE55 HLC, 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 OE55 HLC registered?

OE55 HLC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is OE55 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 HLC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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