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AJ05 XPG

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,150 mi
Last recorded138,150 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XPG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 138,150 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 138,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 129,544 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,867 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 103,344 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 87,960 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 71,072 miles

O/S/R brake disc scored

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly feathered on the inner tread edges

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,594 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,371 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 XPG is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XPG, 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.

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What year was AJ05 XPG registered?

AJ05 XPG is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XPG safe to buy?

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