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NU05 LPN

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,155 mi
Last recorded115,155 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 LPN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2023 115,155 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 111,054 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,233 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 47,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 33,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 19,692 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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NU05 LPN is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NU05 LPN, 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 NU05 LPN registered?

NU05 LPN is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is NU05 LPN safe to buy?

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