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LD05 CDU

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 CDU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 107,396 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,004 miles

NSR lower suspension arm inner front bush slightly deteriorated

OSr lower suspension arm inner front bush slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 100,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSR lower suspension arm inner front bush slightly deteriorated

NSr tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSr lower suspension arm inner front bush slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 92,553 miles

NSR lower suspension arm inner front bush deteriorated slightly

NSR lower suspension arm outer rear joint has slight play

NSR tyre inner sidewall slight lump around bead

OSR lower suspension arm inner front bush deteriorated slightly

OSR lower suspension arm outer rear joint has slight play

OSR tyre inner sidewall slight lump around bead

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 92,553 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

NSR lower suspension arm inner front bush deteriorated slightly

NSR lower suspension arm outer rear joint has slight play

NSR tyre inner sidewall slight lump around bead

OSR lower suspension arm inner front bush deteriorated slightly

OSR lower suspension arm outer rear joint has slight play

OSR tyre inner sidewall slight lump around bead

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,233 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,992 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 82,946 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner face

Pass 11 Jan 2011 79,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 65,738 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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LD05 CDU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD05 CDU, 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 LD05 CDU registered?

LD05 CDU is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LD05 CDU safe to buy?

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