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RF05 FLW

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FLW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 97,170 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 97,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

very slight play to inner rack joints

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,892 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate poor condition

slight play inner rack joints

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 84,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate poor condition

slight play inner rack joints

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 79,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 73,739 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,094 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,318 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,544 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,745 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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RF05 FLW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF05 FLW, 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 RF05 FLW registered?

RF05 FLW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is RF05 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FLW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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