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RK05 EVF

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,351 mi
Last recorded149,351 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 EVF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 149,351 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 31 Jul 2017 140,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,430 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 135,429 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 205,871 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 205,868 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 2 Jul 2014 192,686 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front of vehicle

engine management light on

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2014 192,676 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

damage to nearside front of vehicle

engine management light on

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2012 160,673 miles

Air bag light.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn.

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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RK05 EVF is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK05 EVF, 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 RK05 EVF?

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What year was RK05 EVF registered?

RK05 EVF is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RK05 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 EVF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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