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CW55 SMW

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,911 mi
Last recorded90,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 SMW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 90,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 77,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 66,959 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 66,955 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 54,049 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 38,587 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 32,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 21,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,091 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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CW55 SMW 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 CW55 SMW, 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

How do I check the history of CW55 SMW?

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What year was CW55 SMW registered?

CW55 SMW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is CW55 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 SMW 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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