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PJ55 GCO

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,563 mi
Last recorded94,563 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 GCO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,563 miles

Front Bonnet struts weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 94,563 miles

Front Bonnet struts weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 86,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 84,341 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,069 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,903 miles

offside rear tyre has nail

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,541 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT PADS LOW

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,163 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside front and rear tyre walls cut deep

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,856 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,802 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,708 miles

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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PJ55 GCO is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ55 GCO, 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.

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What year was PJ55 GCO registered?

PJ55 GCO is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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