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EN05 LNT

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,057 mi
Last recorded70,057 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LNT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 70,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,320 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,340 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,203 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,482 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,995 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,350 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 LNT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EN05 LNT, 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

How do I check the history of EN05 LNT?

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What year was EN05 LNT registered?

EN05 LNT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is EN05 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 LNT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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