2005 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · 11 RAG
2005 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 130,891 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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11 RAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 130,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
11 RAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 523 (11 RAG) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
11 RAG Mileage History
- 12/01/2023114,532 mi
- 14/01/2023114,534 mi+2 mi
- 11/01/2024118,816 mi+4,282 mi
- 17/01/2025124,435 mi+5,619 mi
- 16/01/2026130,891 mi+6,456 mi
Average of roughly 5,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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