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YC05 YXM

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,821 mi
Last recorded214,821 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YXM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 214,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 187,522 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n.s.r and o.s.r lower arm front bushes coming unbonded

n.s.r tyre 3mm o.s.r tyre 4mm

Pass 22 Oct 2015 164,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 164,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 142,110 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 142,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,731 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 99,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,357 miles

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

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

cut offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,481 miles

chunk out of o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,501 miles

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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YC05 YXM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YC05 YXM, 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 YC05 YXM registered?

YC05 YXM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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