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LL05 ZPM

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,023 mi
Last recorded90,023 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 ZPM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 90,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,195 miles
Pass 25 May 2016

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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LL05 ZPM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LL05 ZPM, 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 LL05 ZPM?

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What year was LL05 ZPM registered?

LL05 ZPM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LL05 ZPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL05 ZPM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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