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2005 BMW 523
General Information
- Registration MP55CXT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 523
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 27 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,725 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
30 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 79,045 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 79,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,552 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,278 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,887 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021 19 Jun 202612 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,979 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020 19 Jun 202630 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,883 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,871 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018 19 Jun 20268 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,591 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,429 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,301 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,919 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014 19 Jun 20263 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,362 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013 19 Jun 20265 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,031 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012 19 Jun 202620 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,950 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011 19 Jun 202618 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 18,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,939 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010 19 Jun 20265 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,397 MI
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MP55CXT was registered on 2005-09-09
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