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D1 OMR

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,798 mi
Last recorded56,798 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 OMR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,798 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,260 miles

brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing bald on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2015 51,376 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,565 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,697 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,956 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,956 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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D1 OMR is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D1 OMR, 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 D1 OMR registered?

D1 OMR is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is D1 OMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 OMR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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