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SG55 WMJ

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,285 mi
Last recorded101,285 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 101,285 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 101,265 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

front pads getting low

slight oil stains on undertray

Pass 18 May 2018 95,049 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 95,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 89,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-3,500 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside minor surface perishing (3.6.B.4d)

power steering pump slight seep of oil.

Pass 20 May 2016 85,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack in windscreen but not affecting the view of the road

engine management light on

front bumper damaged

noise from engine

rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full inspection

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2016 85,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack in windscreen but not affecting the view of the road

engine management light on

front bumper damaged

noise from engine

rear brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full inspection

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management warning light illuminated

Front Wiper blades continuously operating

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,920 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 77,886 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,349 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,190 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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SG55 WMJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SG55 WMJ, 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 SG55 WMJ registered?

SG55 WMJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SG55 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 WMJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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