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EN05 HTT

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,436 mi
Last recorded109,436 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 HTT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 109,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,173 miles

Excessive oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,477 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a cuts in tread.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,221 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly lipped

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly lipped

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,857 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 11 Jun 2012 85,857 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 31 May 2011 75,756 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)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 31 May 2011 75,752 miles

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

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)

all four tyres worn on inner edges

cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,411 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,497 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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EN05 HTT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN05 HTT, 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 EN05 HTT registered?

EN05 HTT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is EN05 HTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 HTT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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