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YB05 FDP

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,807 mi
Last recorded110,807 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 FDP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS & REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 103,763 miles

Front Nearside & offside brake hose close to springs

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front of wheel suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside lower suspension arm front of wheel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,069 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 94,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel has a welding defect split over welds in 3 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,794 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,211 miles

Play in steering rack O/s/F

Signs of grease around o/s/r drive shaft No signs of boot split

Fail 22 Aug 2015 75,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack O/s/F

Signs of grease around o/s/r drive shaft No signs of boot split

Fail 15 Jul 2014 66,272 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,753 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,615 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 41,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 5 Nov 2010 34,267 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 34,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre splitting.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 27,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre splitting.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear reverse light not working

Wipers smearing

Fail 2 Jul 2008 20,694 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear reverse light not working

Wipers smearing

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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YB05 FDP is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue 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 YB05 FDP, 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 YB05 FDP registered?

YB05 FDP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is YB05 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 FDP 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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