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PM53 MBM

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,122 mi
Last recorded227,122 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM53 MBM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 227,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 215,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 208,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded - ( attachment area ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn /limit - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist / slight - ( under trays fitted ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / front corroded inner - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / lower inner - ( offside and nearside slightly cracked / no movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 203,898 miles

ENGINE COVER & TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

UNDER SILL TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Pass 12 Jun 2019 195,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 193,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak

The handbrake is poor

The headlamp lenses are deteriorated

The n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

The rear brake hoses are starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2017 188,136 miles

Oil leak

The o/s/f drop link dust cover is deteriorated

The rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2016 176,839 miles

Handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 23 Jun 2015 166,552 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges, the rears are worn on the inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2015 166,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges, the rears are worn on the inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 157,058 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 145,210 miles

all tyres wearing on the edges

the n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 145,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres wearing on the edges

the n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 130,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 117,260 miles

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

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

engine oil on min mark

lip on all discs

Fail 6 Jul 2011 116,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine oil on min mark

lip on all discs

Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,410 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 15 Jul 2010 106,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,891 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,816 miles

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

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

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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PM53 MBM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PM53 MBM, 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.

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What year was PM53 MBM registered?

PM53 MBM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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