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SJ55 WWD

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,241 mi
Last recorded144,241 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WWD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 144,241 miles

BONNET WONT STAY UP

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH BEFORE FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 144,241 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET WONT STAY UP

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH BEFORE FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 133,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt mechanism slow retracting

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracked / perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 133,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt mechanism slow retracting

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracked / perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,100 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 111,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,008 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,132 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 84,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot opened however took a couple of goes to close it once shut it remained in the closed position

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,094 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 4 Dec 2015 55,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tread

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 36,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,533 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 36,533 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,835 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,863 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,349 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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SJ55 WWD 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 76.2%.

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 SJ55 WWD, 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 SJ55 WWD registered?

SJ55 WWD is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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