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MA05 VRE

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,015 mi
Last recorded80,015 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 VRE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 74,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 67,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s & O/S (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TPM light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,924 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 47,938 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,717 miles

osf wing damage/alloys scuffs

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,830 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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MA05 VRE is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA05 VRE, 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 MA05 VRE registered?

MA05 VRE is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MA05 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 VRE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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