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BV05 AXM

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,477 mi
Last recorded158,477 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AXM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 158,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 151,377 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 145,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 138,816 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,395 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MIDDLE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 127,043 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light on

middle exhaust mounting bolts missing

near side rear lower suspension arm has slight play in bush

off side rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play in oiff side trackrod end

Fail 4 Jun 2015 126,937 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine light on

middle exhaust mounting bolts missing

near side rear lower suspension arm has slight play in bush

off side rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play in oiff side trackrod end

Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 115,740 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 101,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,862 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,861 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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BV05 AXM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BV05 AXM, 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 BV05 AXM registered?

BV05 AXM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BV05 AXM safe to buy?

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