2005 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · EO55 FFG
2005 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 146,382 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO55 FFG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2023
- 146,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO55 FFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 523 (EO55 FFG) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
EO55 FFG Mileage History
- 25/08/2022143,894 mi
- 25/08/2022143,895 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/2023146,381 mi+2,486 mi
- 07/08/2023146,382 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,617 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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