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K7 EMX

2005 BMW 523

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,116 mi
Last recorded149,116 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 EMX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 149,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 131,914 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 131,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake pad anti rattle device missing

Pass 1 May 2014 129,385 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 115,237 miles

nearside rear brake pads getting quite low

nearside rear wishbone front bush started to unbond slightly

play in nearside rear lower suspention bush

Pass 29 Apr 2011 104,471 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,812 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,729 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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K7 EMX is a 2005 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K7 EMX, 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 K7 EMX?

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What year was K7 EMX registered?

K7 EMX is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is K7 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 EMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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