MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front headlamp lens deteriorated
oil leak but not excessive
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight one bulb gone (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bonnet not staying up
boot only opens with remote key
handbrake high
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall
heavy oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
heavy oil leak from engine
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF05 JXG is a 2005 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LF05 JXG, 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 LF05 JXG registered?
LF05 JXG is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is LF05 JXG safe to buy?
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