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OV05 RZZ

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,251 mi
Last recorded70,251 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 RZZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,251 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 70,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner tread and has a nail embedded on the tread

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,529 miles

Two front tyres are worn on the inner tread edges

Fail 11 Sep 2014 59,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Two front tyres are worn on the inner tread edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,069 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,770 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 24,729 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,538 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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OV05 RZZ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV05 RZZ, 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 OV05 RZZ registered?

OV05 RZZ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is OV05 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 RZZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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