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MC53 ANG

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,874 mi
Last recorded128,874 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 ANG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 128,874 miles

plastic cover under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2016 126,820 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number has water damage

front wipers worn

near side front brake pipe has corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion

off side front tyre has inner edge wear

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,775 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 115,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 103,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,914 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in both rear bottom ball joints

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,646 miles

ADVISE rear nearside and offside brake discs. lipped and worn and slightly scored on faces

Advise. rear offside tyre starting to wear low 4mm across the tread area...

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise. front offside sidelight wasnt working light unit tapped and light came on re-checked again ok

Fail 16 Sep 2011 72,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

ADVISE rear nearside and offside brake discs. lipped and worn and slightly scored on faces

Advise slight un-even wear on both front tyres this may be due to the wear in the track rod ends. would advise a wheel alinement check

Advise. a brake check due to the wear on the rear brakes, may require repair

Advise. rear offside tyre starting to wear low 4mm across the tread area...

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise. front offside sidelight wasnt working light unit tapped and light came on re-checked again ok

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,646 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,991 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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MC53 ANG is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MC53 ANG, 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.

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What year was MC53 ANG registered?

MC53 ANG is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is MC53 ANG safe to buy?

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