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05D79418

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,415 mi
Last recorded98,415 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration05D79418
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,415 miles

both nearside brake discs corroded

engine manage ment light on during test

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 98,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both nearside brake discs corroded

engine manage ment light on during test

rear metal brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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05D79418 is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 84,459 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 05D79418, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 05D79418 registered?

05D79418 is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is 05D79418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05D79418 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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