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J5 WTW

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,497 mi
Last recorded121,497 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WTW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 121,497 miles

Emissions not tested excessive misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced not light pattern/both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake discs backing plate insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged cracking/perishing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2020 115,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 115,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer joint at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm insecurely attached Offside front lower forward ball-joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bracket not secured to strut

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 107,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flixi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint chalked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,662 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,228 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,227 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,734 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,568 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,999 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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J5 WTW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J5 WTW, 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.

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What year was J5 WTW registered?

J5 WTW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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