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YH55 TDZ

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,886 mi
Last recorded126,886 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 TDZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,886 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 122,772 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,500 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 119,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,447 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DISTORTED.

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS,SUSPECT FAULT WITH ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH AT TIME OF TEST.

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR AMBER IMAGE FADING.

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 113,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,242 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 111,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,037 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,477 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,894 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 92,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,913 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,072 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 30,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,088 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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YH55 TDZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YH55 TDZ, 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 YH55 TDZ registered?

YH55 TDZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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