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GJ05 GUA

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,463 mi
Last recorded136,463 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GUA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 136,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 127,105 miles

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 122,043 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 122,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring view of testable components

Fail 23 Jul 2018 115,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald inner edge and flat spot on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring view of testable components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 98,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 98,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 93,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 93,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,497 miles

both front discs wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2010 85,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,624 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,840 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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GJ05 GUA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ05 GUA, 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.

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What year was GJ05 GUA registered?

GJ05 GUA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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