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NK05 WDN

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,511 mi
Last recorded67,511 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 WDN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,511 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded and lipped

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,368 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,222 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,617 miles

Nearside 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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NK05 WDN is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NK05 WDN, 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 NK05 WDN?

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What year was NK05 WDN registered?

NK05 WDN is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is NK05 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK05 WDN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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