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SW05 NUP

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,704 mi
Last recorded54,704 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NUP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 54,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 54,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,491 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 51,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,493 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 48,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to the opaque headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested due to the opaque headlamp lenses the projected beam pattern is distorted. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 48,293 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 48,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to the opaque lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 48,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense opaque but not effecting the projected beam image (need polishing) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque but not effecting teh projected beam image. (Need polish) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 48,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 47,896 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 47,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on tread and side wall, perished (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 47,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R 17. on tread mark with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on tread and side wall, perished (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,236 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 21 Oct 2015 47,116 miles

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

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)

engine covers and tray fitted, obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 18 Oct 2014 46,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,922 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,763 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,952 miles

co emissions fluctuating

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,154 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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SW05 NUP 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 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 SW05 NUP, 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 SW05 NUP registered?

SW05 NUP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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