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LS05 LLP

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 LLP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 104,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 59,435 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 53,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 53,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 34,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,216 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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LS05 LLP 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 83.3%.

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 LS05 LLP, 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 LS05 LLP?

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What year was LS05 LLP registered?

LS05 LLP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is LS05 LLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 LLP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS05 LLP have outstanding finance?

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