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WG55 VXH

2005 BMW 523

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,754 mi
Last recorded130,754 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 VXH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 130,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 107,977 miles

near side front tyre worn on outter edge 245/4018y run flat

pad waring light on

Fail 22 Apr 2010 101,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,358 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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WG55 VXH is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WG55 VXH, 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 WG55 VXH registered?

WG55 VXH is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is WG55 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 VXH shows 6 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 WG55 VXH have outstanding finance?

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