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CK05 RYM

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,927 mi
Last recorded149,927 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 RYM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 149,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 144,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 144,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 134,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,222 miles

near side tyre 1.79 and nail in the tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre 1.89 mm wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 111,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,386 miles

osr pads wear indicator is not fitted to pad. tracking out ?

Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,626 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 RYM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RYM, 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 CK05 RYM registered?

CK05 RYM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is CK05 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 RYM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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