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OE05 TYV

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,186 mi
Last recorded71,186 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 TYV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,186 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,261 miles

front brake discs well worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,564 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 TYV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OE05 TYV, 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 TYV?

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What year was OE05 TYV registered?

OE05 TYV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is OE05 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 TYV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE05 TYV have outstanding finance?

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