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NM05 HFD

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,172 mi
Last recorded111,172 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 HFD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 111,172 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 111,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 103,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 86,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,879 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 76,873 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,070 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty in clip and end of pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,653 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 46,805 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2011 41,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 36,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,296 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 30,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,893 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 23,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,852 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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NM05 HFD is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NM05 HFD, 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 NM05 HFD registered?

NM05 HFD is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is NM05 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM05 HFD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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