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OV55 VDA

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

139,235 mi
Last recorded139,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VDA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 139,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2026 139,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 136,349 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 130,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 128,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 123,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,911 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 117,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,460 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 100,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,339 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,631 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,306 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 58,719 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,728 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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OV55 VDA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OV55 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

OV55 VDA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is OV55 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 VDA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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