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V7 NJY

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,852 mi
Last recorded94,852 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 NJY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 94,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,914 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 88,914 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 85,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2021 74,641 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,978 miles

Boot full, unable to inspect fully

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and cracking within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 66,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,987 miles

front tyres worn low on shoulders replace asap

Fail 8 Jul 2017 63,987 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn low on shoulders replace asap

Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,341 miles

front brake disc's worn low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,514 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,773 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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V7 NJY is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V7 NJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V7 NJY registered?

V7 NJY is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is V7 NJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 NJY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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