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CA05 XOZ

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XOZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 157,009 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2023 157,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 155,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet hard to open

sill covers / undertray fitted

Fail 14 May 2021 155,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet hard to open

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 146,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 143,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 143,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 129,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 129,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 120,312 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels brake cable been cut (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels brake cable been cut (3.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,287 miles

advise new suspension arm rose bushes fitted to o/s n/s rear

advise new tyre fitted to o/s/r

Fail 13 Sep 2013 102,199 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,411 miles

advise slight corrosion to parts of 2x main brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,192 miles

advise front brake pads low advise to replace

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,181 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges..near limit (245/40R18)

Windscreen chipped in "B zone"..

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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CA05 XOZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA05 XOZ, 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 CA05 XOZ registered?

CA05 XOZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is CA05 XOZ safe to buy?

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