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YA05 OPC

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,992 mi
Last recorded148,992 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 OPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,992 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 146,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 137,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,215 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,215 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,892 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 77,797 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,322 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,281 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 68,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,293 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,239 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

t.p.m.s. warning light on dash - indicating that there is a fault with the system

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,027 miles

o/s/r wheel looks like has been repaired

Fail 1 Aug 2008 30,897 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA05 OPC registered?

YA05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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