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SO55 XGA

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,080 mi
Last recorded104,080 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XGA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 104,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 100,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 93,827 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 93,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,831 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,051 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 80,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,956 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear evident in steering rack.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 66,844 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight wear evident in steering rack.

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 49,330 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 37,393 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,615 miles

N/S/R lower suspension arm outer bush has wear evident and should be replaced.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,037 miles

N/S/R brake disc slightly corroded.

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 21,956 miles

o/s rear tyre is on legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,998 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 16,997 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm.

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 XGA 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 72.7%.

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 SO55 XGA, 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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SO55 XGA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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