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S12 JTW

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,971 mi
Last recorded144,971 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 JTW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 143,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 141,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X1 pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside rear flexi hose to side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 139,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 137,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 135,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 133,253 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,348 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 126,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,776 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 121,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 115,304 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 107,367 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak present around engine

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 96,989 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 96,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 87,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 87,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,907 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 78,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

0ff side rear tyre missshaped

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,942 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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S12 JTW is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S12 JTW, 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 S12 JTW registered?

S12 JTW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is S12 JTW safe to buy?

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