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KH05 NSJ

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,360 mi
Last recorded145,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 NSJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 145,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,531 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,708 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,497 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 101,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,323 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 69,373 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,937 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,173 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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KH05 NSJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KH05 NSJ, 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 KH05 NSJ registered?

KH05 NSJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is KH05 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH05 NSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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