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M20 SEA

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,715 mi
Last recorded127,715 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 SEA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 127,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 114,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 114,050 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 107,321 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,022 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 103,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,704 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 95,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,048 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,193 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,492 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,895 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 33,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M20 SEA is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M20 SEA, 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 M20 SEA registered?

M20 SEA is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is M20 SEA safe to buy?

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