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RJ55 NXS

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,788 mi
Last recorded141,788 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NXS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 141,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 141,713 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 141,360 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 141,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak very weak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,586 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 131,586 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2013 131,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 119,107 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 119,107 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 105,926 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 105,926 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,578 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,962 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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RJ55 NXS is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RJ55 NXS, 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 RJ55 NXS registered?

RJ55 NXS is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is RJ55 NXS safe to buy?

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