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PLZ 8199

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,287 mi
Last recorded97,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 8199
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 97,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 85,716 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2024 84,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,012 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 82,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,284 miles

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

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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PLZ 8199 is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PLZ 8199, 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 PLZ 8199?

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What year was PLZ 8199 registered?

PLZ 8199 is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is PLZ 8199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 8199 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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