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HV05 FBZ

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,040 mi
Last recorded147,040 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FBZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 147,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,677 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 140,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 135,384 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 135,384 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 128,814 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 122,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 113,163 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 102,166 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,325 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 91,325 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,342 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,258 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,187 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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HV05 FBZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV05 FBZ, 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 HV05 FBZ registered?

HV05 FBZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HV05 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 FBZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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