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AV55DWP
2005 BMW 523
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration AV55DWP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 523
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 05 Mar 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 208,793 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn to wear bars
- plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 197,344 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 192,716 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 189,522 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2022 15 Jun 202613 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 189,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 184,637 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021 15 Jun 202611 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 184,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,798 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 169,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,425 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front n/s/ brake pad wire insecure
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front brake pad ware indicator adrift
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,138 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,348 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,596 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 15 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,218 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,479 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 15 Jun 202625 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,205 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 15 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,410 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 15 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 121,460 KM
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 15 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,860 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010 15 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,929 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AV55DWP was registered on 2005-12-12
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