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GY05 BYF

2005 Bmw 523 · Petrol · 2497cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model523
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2497cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw 523 Petrol 2497cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 71,811 miles on the clock, averaging 2,119 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY05 BYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,119

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,811 miles
Reading date
Miles last year195
Average per year2,119
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 BYF 37k46k54k63k72k '09'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,811 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
PASS
Mileage71,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,616 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage71,023 miles
Since last MOT+601 miles
PASS
Mileage70,422 miles
Since last MOT+476 miles
PASS
Mileage69,946 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,944 miles
Since last MOT+437 miles
PASS
Mileage69,507 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage67,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage65,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,607 miles
PASS
Mileage63,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,002 miles
PASS
Mileage61,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage60,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,179 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage55,303 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage50,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage46,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage40,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage36,754 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 BYF
MakeBmw
Model523
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2497cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 BYF

What car is GY05 BYF?

GY05 BYF is a grey Bmw 523, petrol (2497cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 BYF?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 BYF was 71,811 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 BYF passed its MOT?

GY05 BYF has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2025.

Is GY05 BYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 BYF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GY05 BYF?

GY05 BYF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.