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CX05 EYM

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,479 mi
Last recorded112,479 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 EYM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 112,479 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

has slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Aug 2013 81,716 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,233 miles

Front discs are worn and lipped

N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge and getting close to wear limits

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front discs are worn and lipped

N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge and getting close to wear limits

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise - both rear tyres worn between 1'6mm and 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 45,479 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,290 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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CX05 EYM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CX05 EYM, 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 CX05 EYM registered?

CX05 EYM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is CX05 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 EYM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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