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RE05 LOJ

2005 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,685 mi
Last recorded30,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,947 miles

front and rear tyres tread cracking

slight brake inbalance front and rear

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,952 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,667 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,457 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 16,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 9,262 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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RE05 LOJ is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE05 LOJ, 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 RE05 LOJ?

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What year was RE05 LOJ registered?

RE05 LOJ is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is RE05 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LOJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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