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RE05 YJM

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,996 mi
Last recorded187,996 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YJM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 187,996 miles

Bodywork damaged

Both headlamp patterns poor

Wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Jun 2020 180,171 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both head lamp beam images poor ( lenses opaque )

Pass 16 Jul 2019 170,152 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 155,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel obviously incorrectly aligned

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 155,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel obviously incorrectly aligned

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 137,030 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 137,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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

Rear upper brake light disconnected

Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,047 miles

n/s/r fog lamp not working

n/s/r seat belt stalk stiff

Fail 15 Jun 2015 106,047 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r fog lamp not working

n/s/r seat belt stalk stiff

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,686 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

n/s/r fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,327 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 76,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,172 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 50,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,447 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 27,446 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,383 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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RE05 YJM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE05 YJM, 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 RE05 YJM registered?

RE05 YJM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RE05 YJM safe to buy?

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