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OV05 XRE

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,674 mi
Last recorded62,674 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XRE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 61,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,408 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 53,406 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,069 miles

Front brake pads low 3/4000 miles max

Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,635 miles

Front brake pads low ?

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,263 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,437 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,549 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,716 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,436 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 XRE is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OV05 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

OV05 XRE is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is OV05 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 XRE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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