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AP05 CHJ

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,793 mi
Last recorded135,793 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 135,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,359 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,185 miles

reduced effort from offside parking brake

Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,796 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,975 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,672 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 103,672 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,611 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,906 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,169 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,478 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,233 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 54,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,452 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,872 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,904 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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AP05 CHJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AP05 CHJ, 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 AP05 CHJ registered?

AP05 CHJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is AP05 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 CHJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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