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S66 SWT

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,374 mi
Last recorded102,374 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 SWT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,374 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 102,374 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 97,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 91,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside rear alloy wheel of a different type

Fail 21 Apr 2021 89,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside rear alloy wheel of a different type

Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,478 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,016 miles

Offside Front Jacking block is missing

Offside Front Lower rear ball joint is worn

Fail 8 Jan 2018 85,016 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Jacking block is missing

Offside Front Lower rear ball joint is worn

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front outer sidelight not working

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 63,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,725 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,355 miles

n/s/f tyre is low on tread and out of shape

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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S66 SWT is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S66 SWT, 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 S66 SWT registered?

S66 SWT is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is S66 SWT safe to buy?

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