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OE05 GVZ

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 GVZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 118,009 miles

Outer sills covered

Fail 10 Mar 2026 118,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer sills covered

Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills covered

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 107,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 96,446 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,701 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,041 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,041 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 59,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,100 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,976 miles

n/s/f tyre near to legal limet

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,587 miles

All brake pads getting slightly low

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner edge (double tread)

Pass 22 May 2010 36,857 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 36,780 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 32,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,188 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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OE05 GVZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OE05 GVZ, 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 OE05 GVZ?

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What year was OE05 GVZ registered?

OE05 GVZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is OE05 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 GVZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE05 GVZ have outstanding finance?

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