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GJ05 SSK

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,820 mi
Last recorded160,820 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 160,820 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 160,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 155,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 150,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 138,956 miles

noise from engine at idle, possible air leak??

Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,461 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 96,813 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 96,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 48,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,349 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,830 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 SSK is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ05 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

GJ05 SSK is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is GJ05 SSK safe to buy?

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