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ML05 FYZ

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,429 mi
Last recorded88,429 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 FYZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,429 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps deteriorated

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Oct 2017 88,428 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps deteriorated

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,394 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,684 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,508 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,812 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,499 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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ML05 FYZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML05 FYZ, 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 ML05 FYZ registered?

ML05 FYZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is ML05 FYZ safe to buy?

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