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VE55 ZKZ

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,343 mi
Last recorded127,343 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZKZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2021 127,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 120,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,528 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,345 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low and wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,845 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,819 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,751 miles

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.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,674 miles

Continental front sidelight bulbs fitted.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

O/S/F sidelight - repeater slightly discoloured.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,673 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 64,672 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 120,849 miles

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

handbrake soon need attension

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,219 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,821 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,640 miles

rear tyres 3mm and balding on inner edge

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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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.

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