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VDM 42

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,576 mi
Last recorded114,576 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDM 42
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,961 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 110,616 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,820 miles

Bonnet Struts Worn

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 107,820 miles

Bonnet Struts Worn

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

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,209 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,024 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,467 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,157 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,364 miles

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)

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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VDM 42 is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VDM 42, 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 VDM 42 registered?

VDM 42 is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is VDM 42 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDM 42 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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