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YG55 TYZ

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 TYZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,935 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,086 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,985 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,690 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 75,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,745 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 71,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,855 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 64,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,639 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 60,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,720 miles

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)

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 TYZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

YG55 TYZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is YG55 TYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 TYZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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