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DG05 VRM

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,082 mi
Last recorded118,082 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VRM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 118,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,762 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 76,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,279 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,961 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,991 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 48,690 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,669 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,744 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted not enabling full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,877 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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DG05 VRM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DG05 VRM, 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 DG05 VRM registered?

DG05 VRM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DG05 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 VRM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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