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HN05 WCO

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,894 mi
Last recorded112,894 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 WCO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 112,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 103,772 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 103,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,147 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 101,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,251 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 93,216 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,191 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 89,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,169 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,429 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,399 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,598 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 24,591 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Washers are a bit weak!!!

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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HN05 WCO is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black 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 HN05 WCO, 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 HN05 WCO registered?

HN05 WCO is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is HN05 WCO safe to buy?

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