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YE55 XBU

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,406 mi
Last recorded112,406 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XBU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,406 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 112,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & inner edge bald needs replacing asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 112,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & inner edge bald needs replacing asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyrer age crackes in sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear alloy rim has two welded repairs

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 98,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyrer age crackes in sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear alloy rim has two welded repairs

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,617 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear wheel rim has been welded

screen damaged cental area

Fail 21 Mar 2015 88,501 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pad wear warning light on

offside rear wheel rim has been welded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,906 miles

near side front tyre sidewall has kerb damage

Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,831 miles

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

near side front tyre sidewall has kerb damage

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,550 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,550 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,300 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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YE55 XBU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YE55 XBU, 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.

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YE55 XBU is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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