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YA05 NHV

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,599 mi
Last recorded134,599 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 NHV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 134,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 133,115 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 133,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 129,129 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 129,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 125,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 121,716 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 115,644 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 115,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pedal very spongy

brake warning light on

Pass 27 May 2016 103,793 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 103,793 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,193 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r shaft rubbers slight leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r shaft rubbers slight leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 69,745 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 69,573 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 28 May 2012 59,515 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 53,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 May 2011 53,349 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 44,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,307 miles

o\s\f tyre worn on outer edge

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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YA05 NHV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YA05 NHV, 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 YA05 NHV registered?

YA05 NHV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is YA05 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 NHV shows 21 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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