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K200 RJA

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,245 mi
Last recorded182,245 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 RJA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 182,245 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 178,351 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 178,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 174,154 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 165,803 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear bottom rose bush/pinion is slightly worn/gaiter deteriorated

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 7 Dec 2021 155,894 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 144,677 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 136,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2018 132,480 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2017 129,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 122,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2016 122,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,351 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 117,338 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE LITTLE LOW ON TREAD.

FRONT PADS APPEARING TO BE BREAKING UP ON EDGES.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,311 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 117,311 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,110 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 106,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 99,217 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 99,207 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,292 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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K200 RJA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K200 RJA, 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 K200 RJA registered?

K200 RJA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is K200 RJA safe to buy?

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