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VK05 AGV

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 AGV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 142,001 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,553 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 129,515 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 112,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 104,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 99,151 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,349 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 67,334 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,557 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,553 miles

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

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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VK05 AGV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK05 AGV, 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 VK05 AGV registered?

VK05 AGV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is VK05 AGV safe to buy?

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