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AP05 FLL

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,565 mi
Last recorded144,565 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FLL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 144,565 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 140,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 119,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,497 miles

EML light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,497 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

EML light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 99,115 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

offside of steering rack slight play

offside rear seatbelt starting to fur

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,530 miles

offside rear seatbelt starting to fur

front antiroll bar bushes slight movement

offside of steering rack slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,052 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

offside rear seatbelt starting to fur

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,406 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,777 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,144 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 FLL is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FLL, 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 FLL registered?

AP05 FLL is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is AP05 FLL safe to buy?

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