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LM05 SFJ

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 SFJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 142,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 141,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 136,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre's worn on edges

o/s/f tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2019 133,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,855 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 121,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,226 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,860 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,836 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 87,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,581 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,958 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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LM05 SFJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM05 SFJ, 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 LM05 SFJ registered?

LM05 SFJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is LM05 SFJ safe to buy?

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