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DW05 BEN

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,079 mi
Last recorded59,079 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW05 BEN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 59,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 55,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,323 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,549 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,983 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 32,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,292 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,026 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 12,926 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)

Pass 13 May 2009 10,659 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 7,092 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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DW05 BEN is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DW05 BEN, 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 DW05 BEN registered?

DW05 BEN is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DW05 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW05 BEN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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