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VU55 OTS

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 OTS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,875 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 102,239 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,094 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT DETERIATION OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

Fail 4 Aug 2020 91,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT DETERIATION OF BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,809 miles

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

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

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 OTS is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU55 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

VU55 OTS is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is VU55 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 OTS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU55 OTS have outstanding finance?

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