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PE55 EWC

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,016 mi
Last recorded57,016 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 EWC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 56,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 55,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 51,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,693 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,499 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,398 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,484 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,046 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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PE55 EWC is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE55 EWC, 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

How do I check the history of PE55 EWC?

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What year was PE55 EWC registered?

PE55 EWC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is PE55 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE55 EWC shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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