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OV55 NHT

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,325 mi
Last recorded165,325 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 NHT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 165,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 161,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 154,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 149,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 144,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 141,282 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 127,048 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 115,555 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 22 Apr 2016 115,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm

o.s.r sill jacking mounting block missing

slight splitting to rear suspension wishbone arms at front inner bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2014 103,540 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm

o.s.r sill jacking mounting block missing

slight splitting to rear suspension wishbone arms at front inner bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2013 94,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 86,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 75,895 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 75,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 59,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,377 miles

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

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

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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OV55 NHT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV55 NHT, 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 OV55 NHT registered?

OV55 NHT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is OV55 NHT safe to buy?

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