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M33 AXJ

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,221 mi
Last recorded86,221 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 AXJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,221 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 81,992 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Apr 2024 81,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 63,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 63,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,974 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 56,974 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working outter (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,302 miles

wipers smear....

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,924 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,868 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,259 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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M33 AXJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M33 AXJ, 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 M33 AXJ registered?

M33 AXJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is M33 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 AXJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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