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CF55 AZW

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,917 mi
Last recorded185,917 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 AZW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 185,917 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 185,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 156,977 miles

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

rear brakes sight judder

Fail 12 Apr 2018 156,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

play in front anti roll bar d bushes

rear brakes sight judder

Pass 8 May 2017 124,272 miles

headlamp lenes could be better

Pass 17 May 2016 108,678 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Fail 7 May 2016 108,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both headlamp images poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 101,529 miles

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

n/s/f inner wheel arche trim has been rubbing on tyre, clear on lock to lock test.

Fail 15 May 2015 101,529 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel arche trim has been rubbing on tyre, clear on lock to lock test.

Pass 14 May 2014 91,722 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 May 2013 79,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 64,268 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 64,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 50,784 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,081 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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CF55 AZW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CF55 AZW, 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 CF55 AZW registered?

CF55 AZW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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