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VU55 MHM

2005 BMW 523

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,200 mi
Last recorded95,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 MHM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 89,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 834,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 77,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,511 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,311 miles

advise front side windows tinted.

nail in nsr tyre.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,311 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

nail in nsr tyre.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,210 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VU55 MHM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU55 MHM, 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 VU55 MHM registered?

VU55 MHM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VU55 MHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 MHM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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