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YA05 YWF

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YWF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 121,001 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 121,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 186,984 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,061 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,222 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Nov 2020 102,222 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,296 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Freeplay front lower suspension arms - front most bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2018 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,197 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,960 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 67,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,316 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,584 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,947 miles

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

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 YWF is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YA05 YWF, 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 YA05 YWF?

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What year was YA05 YWF registered?

YA05 YWF is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YA05 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 YWF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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