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PF05 YHK

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,051 mi
Last recorded157,051 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 157,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 157,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 152,635 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,975 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated. Broken wires nearside front.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 146,975 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fractured Both front (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated. Broken wires nearside front.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 136,154 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2018 136,154 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2017 128,243 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 118,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 103,805 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 92,422 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 92,422 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 83,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,520 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 75,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 May 2011 68,760 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 62,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,511 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,502 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)

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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PF05 YHK is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PF05 YHK, 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 PF05 YHK registered?

PF05 YHK is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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