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SJ05 OPC

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,863 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 117,822 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,851 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 97,851 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 20 May 2013 90,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,464 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,990 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,738 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 69,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,704 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 41,370 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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SJ05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SJ05 OPC, 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 SJ05 OPC?

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What year was SJ05 OPC registered?

SJ05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is SJ05 OPC safe to buy?

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