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HK05 KPA

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 KPA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 147,008 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 146,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 137,423 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 137,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 133,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 129,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 129,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 18 Sep 2019 113,235 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/ZR17 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/ZR17 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/ZR17 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 94,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,772 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,722 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit 2mm

o/s/f tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,595 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,950 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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HK05 KPA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HK05 KPA, 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 HK05 KPA?

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What year was HK05 KPA registered?

HK05 KPA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is HK05 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 KPA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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