2005 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · LR55 ECN
2005 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 126,407 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LR55 ECN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/06/2026
- 126,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 ECN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 523 (LR55 ECN) between April 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
LR55 ECN Mileage History
- 02/04/2022117,852 mi
- 22/04/2023119,116 mi+1,264 mi
- 19/04/2024123,241 mi+4,125 mi
- 07/06/2025125,753 mi+2,512 mi
- 13/06/2026126,407 mi+654 mi
Average of roughly 2,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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