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R5 HUM

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 HUM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 65,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 62,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 60,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 59,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 58,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 57,944 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 57,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 54,372 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 53,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 51,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 48,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,672 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 20,599 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,365 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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R5 HUM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 HUM, 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 R5 HUM?

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What year was R5 HUM registered?

R5 HUM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is R5 HUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 HUM shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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