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YG55 UKT

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,290 mi
Last recorded177,290 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UKT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 177,290 miles

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

bonnet rams weak

n/s rear outer cv boot perishing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2023 169,248 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet rams faulty

o/s parking brake showing a low reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2022 165,607 miles

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

bonnet rams weak

head light lens dull

n/s rear wheel rim welded

rear bushes peeling

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2022 165,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straighter of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bushes peeling

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

bonnet rams weak

head light lens dull

n/s rear wheel rim welded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2021 159,683 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays/engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all coomponents

Pass 27 Mar 2020 152,627 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

head light lens dull just make out beam pattern

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2020 152,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing inner edges

head light lens dull just make out beam pattern

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 132,992 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,191 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,185 miles

Front tyres worn uneven on shoulders

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,502 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,998 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,939 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 UKT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UKT, 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 YG55 UKT registered?

YG55 UKT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is YG55 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 UKT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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