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YF55 YAH

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,306 mi
Last recorded134,306 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YAH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 134,306 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,679 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 115,943 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 101,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,374 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge inner

Fail 2 Aug 2018 97,374 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge inner

Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 89,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 81,905 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Nov 2013 71,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,853 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,715 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 107,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,387 miles

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

front discs are worn below manufactures minium thickness

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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YF55 YAH is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF55 YAH, 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 YF55 YAH registered?

YF55 YAH is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is YF55 YAH safe to buy?

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