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YB05 KPE

2005 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,600 mi
Last recorded47,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KPE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,169 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,169 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YB05 KPE is a 2005 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB05 KPE, 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 YB05 KPE?

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What year was YB05 KPE registered?

YB05 KPE is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is YB05 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 KPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB05 KPE have outstanding finance?

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