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YK55 JXY

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,486 mi
Last recorded179,486 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 JXY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 179,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 173,563 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 168,212 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 161,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 151,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,064 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light on

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2012 138,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 128,357 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 128,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front washers delivery poor

Pass 21 Oct 2009 111,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YK55 JXY is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK55 JXY, 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 YK55 JXY registered?

YK55 JXY is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is YK55 JXY safe to buy?

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