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CK05 FTN

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,236 mi
Last recorded132,236 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 FTN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 132,236 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 115,410 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest Underinflation.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 100,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,386 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,385 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,680 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,578 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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CK05 FTN is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CK05 FTN, 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 CK05 FTN registered?

CK05 FTN is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CK05 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 FTN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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