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PX05 GXG

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 GXG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 108,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 96,210 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2011 75,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

May have wrong size and type of tyres fitted??

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,312 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,224 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,224 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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PX05 GXG is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PX05 GXG, 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 PX05 GXG registered?

PX05 GXG is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is PX05 GXG safe to buy?

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