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E6 LNW

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 LNW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 126,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 125,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 123,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 119,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 117,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,899 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,163 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 111,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 100,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 97,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,980 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,744 miles

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

all four disc corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,529 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,598 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,875 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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E6 LNW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E6 LNW, 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 E6 LNW registered?

E6 LNW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is E6 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 LNW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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