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NG05 OHP

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,882 mi
Last recorded148,882 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 OHP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 148,882 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 May 2015 142,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 142,817 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 131,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 131,143 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 119,065 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 108,136 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 97,477 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 97,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,225 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,127 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,127 miles

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

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 25 Apr 2008 52,403 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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NG05 OHP is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NG05 OHP, 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 NG05 OHP registered?

NG05 OHP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is NG05 OHP safe to buy?

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