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MF05 USE

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,883 mi
Last recorded155,883 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 USE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 155,883 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 125,044 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,488 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 110,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 102,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 88,084 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,543 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,315 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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MF05 USE is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MF05 USE, 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 MF05 USE registered?

MF05 USE is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is MF05 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 USE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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