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V405 TEO

2003 BMW 523

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,276 mi
Last recorded102,276 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV405 TEO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

driver's interior door handle a bit stiff.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 102,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

driver's interior door handle a bit stiff.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,815 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 87,941 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 79,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 68,201 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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V405 TEO is a 2003 BMW 523 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V405 TEO, 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 23 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V405 TEO registered?

V405 TEO is a 2003 BMW 523, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is V405 TEO safe to buy?

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