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YE55 XUW

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,710 mi
Last recorded84,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XUW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 84,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

tpms indicates a loss of tyre pressure

Fail 10 Jun 2020 84,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear upper rear tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear upper tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front to rear brake pipes corroding. Note! corrosion also visible on section of brake pipe by front of fuel tank and partially covered by undertray. Advise further inspection/investigation.

Nearside rear outer sidelamp not working.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front tyre valves perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Signs of possible oil leak onto undertray.

TPMS lamp on.

Fail 29 May 2020 84,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt wont go into latch/lock (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 84,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,737 miles

nearside headlamp upper mounting bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall cut no cords showing

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall cut no cords showing

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,229 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,916 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,545 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 XUW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey 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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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