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B748 TYP

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,740 mi
Last recorded139,740 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB748 TYP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 139,740 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 139,740 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 122,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,972 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,861 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,837 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear sill area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suggest body under tray removed and further examination of brake pipes carried out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater operation

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 112,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,784 miles

Brake pad wear warning illuminated on display

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 89,230 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear warning illuminated on display

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,209 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,209 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,395 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 37,416 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,492 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,358 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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B748 TYP is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B748 TYP, 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 B748 TYP registered?

B748 TYP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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