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KA05 FOM

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,761 mi
Last recorded121,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 FOM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,357 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,480 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 89,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside and outside edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic covers on underside stopping a 100% inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,129 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)

plastic covers covering most of underside stopping full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2016 72,129 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose going into caliper (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

plastic covers covering most of underside stopping full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,830 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,933 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,359 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,835 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,957 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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KA05 FOM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KA05 FOM, 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 KA05 FOM registered?

KA05 FOM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is KA05 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 FOM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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