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YY05 LTN

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,284 mi
Last recorded122,284 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 LTN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 122,284 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,653 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 21 Nov 2015 119,653 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Pass 6 Dec 2014 117,381 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 117,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 114,798 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2012 102,909 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 90,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,701 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 72,414 miles

front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges.

Pass 11 May 2009 60,425 miles

rear brake pads worn down to 3mm.

Pass 16 May 2008 45,939 miles

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing both inner & outer edges off

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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YY05 LTN is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY05 LTN, 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 YY05 LTN registered?

YY05 LTN is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is YY05 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 LTN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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