MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,241 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs and pads wearing thin
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs and pads wearing thin
nail in o/s front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM05 HCN is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SM05 HCN, 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.
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How do I check the history of SM05 HCN?
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What year was SM05 HCN registered?
SM05 HCN is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 17 May 2005.
Is SM05 HCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM05 HCN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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