MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
air bag light on.
brake pad warning light malfunctioning although brake pads ok.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
excess travel on handbrake lever
front brake discs worn to limit
front tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL05 FKM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 YL05 FKM, 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 YL05 FKM registered?
YL05 FKM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 12 August 2005.
Is YL05 FKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL05 FKM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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