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MD05 HVV

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,999 mi
Last recorded161,999 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 HVV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 161,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 157,202 miles

N/S Front Fog Light Inop

N/S Parking Brake Reading Low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall Gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS Warning Showing On Dash

Fail 28 Sep 2023 157,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat Base Covering Buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Blades Torn Off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S Front Fog Light Inop

N/S Parking Brake Reading Low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall Gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS Warning Showing On Dash

Pass 28 May 2022 155,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 153,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 131,166 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 120,590 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 120,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,403 miles

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 13 Aug 2014 107,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 104,882 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 104,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,934 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wear on inner shoulder. noise at o/s/r top mount area

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,451 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,642 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,935 miles

airbag light on dash. surface corrosion to all discs

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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MD05 HVV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MD05 HVV, 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 MD05 HVV registered?

MD05 HVV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is MD05 HVV safe to buy?

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