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ADZ 828

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,052 mi
Last recorded64,052 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 828
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,052 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 64,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 59,470 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 59,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 50,578 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides lenses opacity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 46,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 46,850 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both lense opacity poor (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 44,822 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlight lens misting.

Offside Front Headlight lens misting.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front front brake pads low

Offside Front Brake pads low

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,452 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 40,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,392 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 37,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,812 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 33,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,804 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertrays and covers fitted limiting view

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,552 miles

front wheel tracking out of alignment

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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ADZ 828 is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ADZ 828, 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 ADZ 828 registered?

ADZ 828 is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is ADZ 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 828 shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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