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N31 RAT

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,422 mi
Last recorded124,422 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 RAT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 124,422 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 123,164 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,207 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,333 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,649 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,227 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,344 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N31 RAT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N31 RAT, 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

How do I check the history of N31 RAT?

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What year was N31 RAT registered?

N31 RAT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is N31 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 RAT shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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