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CX05 GDE

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2018 104,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 main brake pipes marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,480 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)

Oil leak

o/s/r secondary bumper reflector missing

Fail 8 Apr 2013 120,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

o/s/r secondary bumper reflector missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,153 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 160,693 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 GDE is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDE, 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 CX05 GDE registered?

CX05 GDE is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CX05 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 GDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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