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GK05 BWP

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,708 mi
Last recorded71,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BWP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 66,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very much on limit (5.2.3 (e))

front no`plate poor

Fail 28 Jul 2025 66,198 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very much on limit (5.2.3 (e))

front no`plate poor

Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,372 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,243 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,789 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight haze on lens, but not affecting the aim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen swept area less than 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,713 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,276 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,346 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 40,335 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,530 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 38,530 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,975 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,890 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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GK05 BWP is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GK05 BWP, 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 GK05 BWP registered?

GK05 BWP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GK05 BWP safe to buy?

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