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W28 JET

2005 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,060 mi
Last recorded61,060 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 JET
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009
Fail 24 Nov 2009 47,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,377 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,324 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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W28 JET is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W28 JET, 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

How do I check the history of W28 JET?

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What year was W28 JET registered?

W28 JET is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is W28 JET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W28 JET shows 7 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.

Does W28 JET have outstanding finance?

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