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GK05 EWV

2005 BMW 523

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,855 mi
Last recorded117,855 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EWV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 117,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 117,527 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,201 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fited

Pass 22 May 2019 107,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 103,126 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has slight travel

under covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 98,699 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Under covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 95,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight lip on all brake disc's

Pass 27 May 2015 88,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 21 May 2015 87,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 75,043 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,261 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,214 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,212 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 37,762 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 EWV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

GK05 EWV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is GK05 EWV safe to buy?

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