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YM05 TNL

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,241 mi
Last recorded113,241 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 TNL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,241 miles

Offside Rear fuel filler cap seal perished and starting to split

Fail 7 Nov 2020 113,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 102,218 miles

vehicle tested in wet conditions and undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,932 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,830 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,381 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,127 miles

traction control light on

Pass 30 Jul 2011 29,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,450 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,424 miles

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

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

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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YM05 TNL is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YM05 TNL, 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 YM05 TNL registered?

YM05 TNL is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is YM05 TNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 TNL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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