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SO55 XAD

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XAD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,806 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 86,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,490 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 84,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,576 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,773 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,773 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,169 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 75,724 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 75,724 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 72,995 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear inner step treads getting worn!

Fail 16 May 2016 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear inner step treads getting worn!

Pass 14 May 2015 67,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 59,666 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 49,075 miles

free play on front strut top mountings

Fail 22 May 2013 49,074 miles

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

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

free play on front strut top mountings

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,097 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,097 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,304 miles

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

oil leak at diff

Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,846 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,281 miles

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

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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SO55 XAD is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SO55 XAD, 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 SO55 XAD registered?

SO55 XAD is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is SO55 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 XAD shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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