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RY55 YPJ

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,756 mi
Last recorded138,756 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 138,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 134,168 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion , peeling under sealant around both rear upper shock absorber body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine overheating warning at end of test cooling fan is running advise further investigation

Pass 12 Mar 2024 130,929 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 130,924 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 128,901 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,797 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axel corroded in mounting Clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 124,725 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 124,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cap was loose, unable to see much as undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 122,963 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,716 miles

Nearside Rear brake flexie hose starting to perish

Offside Rear brake flexie hose starting to perish

Fail 31 Jul 2018 120,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake flexie hose starting to perish

Offside Rear brake flexie hose starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2017 117,562 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 117,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 110,861 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,987 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,148 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,836 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,967 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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RY55 YPJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RY55 YPJ, 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 RY55 YPJ registered?

RY55 YPJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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