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T9 CKW

2005 BMW 523

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,031 mi
Last recorded126,031 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 CKW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 126,031 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 126,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,705 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,650 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 Jul 2015 105,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 66,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,759 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,216 miles

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

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)

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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T9 CKW is a 2005 BMW 523 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T9 CKW, 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 T9 CKW registered?

T9 CKW is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is T9 CKW safe to buy?

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