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CX05 FET

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,087 mi
Last recorded131,087 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FET
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 124,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 116,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 106,892 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished.

N/S/F metal brake pipe in corroded (in wheel arch).

N/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on inner and outer edges.

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension front arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 6 Jun 2023 106,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished.

N/S/F metal brake pipe in corroded (in wheel arch).

N/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on inner and outer edges.

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension front arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 100,002 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

head lamp lens starting to frost

Fail 1 Jun 2022 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

head lamp lens starting to frost

Pass 2 Jun 2021 95,643 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses perished.

N/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 2 Jun 2021 95,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear flexi brake hoses perished.

N/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,893 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

Both rear lower suspension arm front bushes starting to separate.

Fail 8 Jun 2020 92,891 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

Both rear lower suspension arm front bushes starting to separate.

Pass 22 May 2019 84,345 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses slight perished.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,585 miles

Offside Front head light lens frosted

Both rear lower arm front bushes perished but have no play

Nearside Front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear lower arm front bushes perished but have no play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front head light lens frosted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,530 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,307 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rose joint has slight play

hand brake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,452 miles

plastic undertrayunable too fully inspect

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,261 miles

plastic sills and under trays restricting full inspection

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 FET is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FET, 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 FET registered?

CX05 FET is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is CX05 FET safe to buy?

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