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VN55 JJK

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,185 mi
Last recorded70,185 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JJK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 70,185 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 35,631 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,260 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,625 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,349 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 24,279 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 18,650 miles

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 17 Dec 2011 15,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,772 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,556 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 8,419 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 8,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN55 JJK is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VN55 JJK, 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 VN55 JJK registered?

VN55 JJK is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is VN55 JJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 JJK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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