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RJ05 OZV

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 OZV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,727 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,820 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 74,594 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 74,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,863 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 67,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,676 miles

front and rear disc slightly rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,311 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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RJ05 OZV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ05 OZV, 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 RJ05 OZV registered?

RJ05 OZV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is RJ05 OZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 OZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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