MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (Traction Control Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (Traction Control Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passanger Seats Folded at time of test not allowing seat belt inspection
n/s/r tyre wearing low and wearing heavily on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre on legal limit.
unable to inspect rest of steering and suspension fully due to ball joint.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Continental front sidelight bulbs fitted.
Front brake discs slightly worn.
O/S/F sidelight - repeater slightly discoloured.
Rear brake pads wearing low.
Continental front side lights fitted.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake soon need attension
rear tyres 3mm and balding on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE55 ZKZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 VE55 ZKZ, 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 VE55 ZKZ registered?
VE55 ZKZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 7 December 2005.
Is VE55 ZKZ safe to buy?
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