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YE55 XSG

2005 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

198,522 mi
Last recorded198,522 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XSG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 198,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring under body inspection.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 198,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens dull. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 192,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 178,454 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 178,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 162,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 129,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,252 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front positioned inner bush starting to displace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 101,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front positioned inner bush starting to displace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,978 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,142 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 9,971 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 XSG is a 2005 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XSG, 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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What year was YE55 XSG registered?

YE55 XSG is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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