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YF55 ZFS

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,460 mi
Last recorded150,460 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZFS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 150,460 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 150,284 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 150,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 142,613 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 135,864 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 135,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,609 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear outer CV slight leaks (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very close in center (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,174 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,957 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bottom wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Tyre warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,383 miles

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

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

handbrake noisy on brake test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 116,038 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 116,036 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 113,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 102,147 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 101,970 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,705 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,718 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,949 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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YF55 ZFS is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFS, 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 YF55 ZFS registered?

YF55 ZFS is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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