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YG55 GUA

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

158,693 mi
Last recorded158,693 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 GUA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 158,693 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 154,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 149,479 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,510 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 121,509 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,526 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,077 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,561 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,656 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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YG55 GUA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YG55 GUA, 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 YG55 GUA registered?

YG55 GUA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YG55 GUA safe to buy?

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