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MD05 KSU

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,615 mi
Last recorded113,615 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 KSU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,336 miles

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2019 107,060 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,955 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 1.9mm on inner tread 275/30x19

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 89,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 1.9mm on inner tread 275/30x19

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 67,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,352 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,896 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,454 miles

parking brake ahs little reserve travel ,left when fully applied

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,210 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 23,210 miles

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

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

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 KSU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KSU, 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 MD05 KSU registered?

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

Is MD05 KSU safe to buy?

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