MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
engine top cover, under bonnet covers, battery cover, engine under tray, exhaust heat shields,outer sill covers,front and rear wheel arch liners fitted
tyre size 225/ 50/ 17
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
t.p.m.s. warning light on dash - indicating that there is a fault with the system
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r wheel looks like has been repaired
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r wheel looks like has been repaired
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YA05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OPC, 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.
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What year was YA05 OPC registered?
YA05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 25 July 2005.
Is YA05 OPC safe to buy?
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