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RJ55 TVY

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,422 mi
Last recorded138,422 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 TVY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 138,422 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 138,422 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 128,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,814 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Bumper Damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Rear Brake Pads Worn

Fail 8 Dec 2020 122,743 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Bumper Damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Rear Brake Pads Worn

Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,772 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,499 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 103,499 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 92,933 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 92,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 88,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 79,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 79,476 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 71,018 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 63,175 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 63,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,478 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 TVY is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

RJ55 TVY is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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