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BG05 OOH

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,441 mi
Last recorded200,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OOH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 200,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 200,441 miles

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

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 186,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 162,303 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 155,652 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 155,652 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 143,504 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 142,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 100,972 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,742 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 93,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 89,259 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,534 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,323 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)

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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BG05 OOH is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG05 OOH, 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 BG05 OOH registered?

BG05 OOH is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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