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RJ55 WCV

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,287 mi
Last recorded146,287 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 WCV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,287 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread becoming discoloured (0.1 (b))

head lights cloudy

Pass 8 Jan 2020 138,747 miles

Both headlights clouded (beam patterns poor)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake hose perished/cracking.

n/s/r lower suspension arm bush (rose bush) has slight play.

o/s/r brake hose perished/cracking.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,683 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges.

Both rear brake hoses perished.

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 129,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension ball joint (rose bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges.

Both rear brake hoses perished.

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights cloudy

rear brake pads very low

Fail 18 Jan 2018 114,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights cloudy

rear brake pads very low

Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,893 miles

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 3-4000 miles

Fail 13 Jan 2017 104,893 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 3-4000 miles

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,481 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 96,481 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,039 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 82,035 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,551 miles

bulb warning lamp on but no lamps out

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,755 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,830 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 67,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,090 miles

front tyres 1.0 mm - 1.6 mm outer tread

rear tyres bald inner tread

Fail 24 Sep 2008 60,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres 1.0 mm - 1.6 mm outer tread

rear tyres bald inner tread

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 WCV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ55 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

RJ55 WCV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RJ55 WCV safe to buy?

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