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SY55 WZC

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,069 mi
Last recorded83,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 WZC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,069 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 83,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame cracked arm bush mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,133 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 76,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,844 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 65,173 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 60,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 55,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,071 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,071 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,555 miles

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The N/S/F tyre is starting to wear on the inside edge, the O/S/F is starting to weare on the outer edge and both the rear tyres are wearing on the centre tread.

The O/S/F inner brake pad is near the limit. Advise closer inspection!

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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SY55 WZC is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY55 WZC, 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 SY55 WZC registered?

SY55 WZC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is SY55 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 WZC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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