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VK05 YHX

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,939 mi
Last recorded121,939 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YHX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,750 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,038 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,485 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,336 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 82,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,188 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,980 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 49,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,465 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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VK05 YHX is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK05 YHX, 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 VK05 YHX registered?

VK05 YHX is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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