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2005 BMW 523
General Information
- Registration SW05VDJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 523
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 03 Feb 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,788 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,636 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,850 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread split (0.1 (b))
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,025 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,366 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,546 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,482 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Both front tyres cracking
- Both rear tyres cracking
- Offside Front Brake back plate loose
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,518 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018 13 Jun 20266 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,251 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2017 13 Jun 20266 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,826 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2016 13 Jun 20264 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,981 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202630 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,967 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2014 13 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,901 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20265 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- o/s/f tyre is heavily perished but not showing cords Dangerous
- Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,845 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012 13 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,285 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011 13 Jun 202627 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,463 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 13 Jun 20268 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,854 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2009 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW05VDJ was registered on 2005-04-22
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