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N33 NOF

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 NOF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 107,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 98,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 98,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,920 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 88,920 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 82,065 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,620 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,718 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,211 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 29,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,560 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)

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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N33 NOF is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N33 NOF, 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 N33 NOF?

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What year was N33 NOF registered?

N33 NOF is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is N33 NOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 NOF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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