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DV05 FKK

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,184 mi
Last recorded106,184 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 FKK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,184 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,934 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 88,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,425 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s r tyres wear inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,207 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,188 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,188 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DV05 FKK is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV05 FKK, 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 DV05 FKK registered?

DV05 FKK is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is DV05 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 FKK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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