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LM05 WJJ

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WJJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 90,452 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 90,033 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 90,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 2255017RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,547 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 89,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 88,918 miles

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,008 miles

Parking brake performance poor

Fail 28 Oct 2022 88,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake performance poor

Fail 13 Oct 2022 87,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,931 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 80,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,936 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,826 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,149 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 40,873 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,873 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,849 miles

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

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 WJJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LM05 WJJ, 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

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What year was LM05 WJJ registered?

LM05 WJJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is LM05 WJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 WJJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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