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Y5 HRF

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,703 mi
Last recorded121,703 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 HRF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2014 121,703 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 111,491 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,011 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)

slight play in offside front and nearside front steering system

Pass 24 Jul 2010 76,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,382 miles

front brake discs worn inside starting to corrode

front brake pads looking thin inside

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,919 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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Y5 HRF is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y5 HRF, 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

How do I check the history of Y5 HRF?

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What year was Y5 HRF registered?

Y5 HRF is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is Y5 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 HRF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y5 HRF have outstanding finance?

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