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WN05 VBV

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,303 mi
Last recorded122,303 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VBV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 122,303 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 110,932 miles

Rear Diff misting with oil

Fail 27 Jun 2018 110,922 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Diff misting with oil

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,705 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,406 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,086 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,810 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,584 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,584 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,388 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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WN05 VBV is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WN05 VBV, 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 WN05 VBV registered?

WN05 VBV is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is WN05 VBV safe to buy?

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