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SV55 HSA

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,538 mi
Last recorded143,538 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 HSA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 143,538 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 143,538 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,733 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 138,732 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 135,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 129,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 125,046 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 26 Jul 2014 118,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r disce has some rust on outer face

Pass 27 Jul 2013 113,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2013 113,459 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Run Flat warning light on

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Run Flat warning light on

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

Pass 12 May 2011 75,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 67,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,013 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,050 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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SV55 HSA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV55 HSA, 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 SV55 HSA registered?

SV55 HSA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is SV55 HSA safe to buy?

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