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LC05 TCZ

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,900 mi
Last recorded96,900 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TCZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 96,900 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 96,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,737 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,499 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,975 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,754 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 61,943 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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LC05 TCZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LC05 TCZ, 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 LC05 TCZ?

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What year was LC05 TCZ registered?

LC05 TCZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LC05 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 TCZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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