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NY05 NJK

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,134 mi
Last recorded140,134 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 NJK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 140,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 136,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,413 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,603 miles

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

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,800 miles

Offside Front shock feels weak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,374 miles

coolant leak (rad)

n/s/f tyre cut and wearing on edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 88,374 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant leak (rad)

n/s/f tyre cut and wearing on edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,418 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 81,417 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,359 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,425 miles

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

front discs

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,946 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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NY05 NJK is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NY05 NJK, 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.

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What year was NY05 NJK registered?

NY05 NJK is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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