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SV55 MTY

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 MTY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 102,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,131 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 89,775 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,251 miles

rear inner brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,923 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MTY is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SV55 MTY, 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

How do I check the history of SV55 MTY?

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What year was SV55 MTY registered?

SV55 MTY is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is SV55 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 MTY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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