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RM04 SAM

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,612 mi
Last recorded130,612 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM04 SAM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 130,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,014 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside compoenets

Pass 17 Feb 2022 128,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 128,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted and side covers

Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,065 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,316 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 107,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,688 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,202 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,768 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,752 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,168 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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RM04 SAM is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RM04 SAM, 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 RM04 SAM registered?

RM04 SAM is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is RM04 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RM04 SAM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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