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05W2211

2005 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

186,333 mi
Last recorded186,333 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05W2211
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2021 186,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also on 3mm scrubbed smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (inner disc [vented] looks very thin) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbed both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing / cracking

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

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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05W2211 is a 2005 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 05W2211, 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 05W2211 registered?

05W2211 is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is 05W2211 safe to buy?

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