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YA05 YHD

2005 BMW 523

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,514 mi
Last recorded113,514 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YHD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,514 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 113,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 110,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 95,277 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 95,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,850 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 72,849 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,398 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,769 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YHD is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

YA05 YHD is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is YA05 YHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 YHD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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