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SN05 KYB

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,473 mi
Last recorded142,473 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KYB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 142,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Air suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 133,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 117,421 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 112,172 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,799 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 106,534 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 101,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 101,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 97,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,182 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,866 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 81,866 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,062 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,241 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)

Fail 20 May 2009 77,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,762 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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SN05 KYB is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN05 KYB, 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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What year was SN05 KYB registered?

SN05 KYB is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is SN05 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 KYB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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