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BD05 OLG

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OLG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,144 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 17%

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 5 Jul 2016 127,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 17%

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,484 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 85,901 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 4 Jun 2011 73,601 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 73,601 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 60,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 48,033 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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BD05 OLG is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD05 OLG, 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 BD05 OLG registered?

BD05 OLG is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is BD05 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 OLG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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