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MJ05 CFM

2005 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,671 mi
Last recorded101,671 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 CFM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 101,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 101,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 101,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 101,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,749 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,516 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,907 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (borderline for mot ) (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 86,984 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,027 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,485 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

oil leak or oil spillage under engine cover

Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,307 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,279 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,483 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,212 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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MJ05 CFM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ05 CFM, 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 MJ05 CFM registered?

MJ05 CFM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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