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VN05 LNV

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,894 mi
Last recorded133,894 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 LNV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak on engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 133,872 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak on engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 117,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,064 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2012 97,983 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 161,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 120,736 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 120,736 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,507 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 103,479 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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VN05 LNV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN05 LNV, 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 VN05 LNV registered?

VN05 LNV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is VN05 LNV safe to buy?

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