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YH55 GYD

2005 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

219,275 mi
Last recorded219,275 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 GYD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 219,275 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 218,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords non repairable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 196,784 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 198,783 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake has low perfomance (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 196,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 168,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the back of the disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under the engine. ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 168,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the back of the disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under the engine. ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 143,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be low

Fail 8 Oct 2014 120,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 91,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,523 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 131,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,118 miles

front number plate is slightly delamited

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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YH55 GYD is a 2005 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH55 GYD, 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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YH55 GYD is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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