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AJ05 UAX

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,295 mi
Last recorded58,295 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UAX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 58,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 56,067 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,119 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 47,671 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 46,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 43,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,297 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,529 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 40,529 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2013 38,574 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 36,642 miles

air bag light on

all discs scored

Pass 9 May 2011 33,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 30,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,348 miles

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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AJ05 UAX is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ05 UAX, 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 AJ05 UAX registered?

AJ05 UAX is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AJ05 UAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 UAX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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