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VX55 UDK

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,543 mi
Last recorded154,543 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UDK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 154,543 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 154,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 135,035 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2015 115,637 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,642 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,740 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 3,369 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,453 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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VX55 UDK is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX55 UDK, 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 VX55 UDK registered?

VX55 UDK is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is VX55 UDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 UDK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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