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SJ55 WYA

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,904 mi
Last recorded110,904 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WYA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 110,904 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 106,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,890 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear suspension arm front bushes perished and cracked (not resulting in excessive movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,010 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner antiroll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner antiroll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2017 93,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,283 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,307 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 79,307 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2014 75,296 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,895 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,862 miles

Slight bind in the O/S/R wheel when the handbrake is released.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

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 WYA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SJ55 WYA, 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 SJ55 WYA registered?

SJ55 WYA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is SJ55 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 WYA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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