2005 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · RK05 VNG
2005 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 137,023 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,023 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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RK05 VNG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 137,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK05 VNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 523 (RK05 VNG) between July 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Windscreen (15 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
RK05 VNG Mileage History
- 10/07/200847,469 mi
- 27/09/200848,173 mi+704 mi
- 30/09/200955,358 mi+7,185 mi
- 01/10/201061,515 mi+6,157 mi
- 28/09/201166,234 mi+4,719 mi
- 29/09/201166,248 mi+14 mi
- 27/07/201377,909 mi+11,661 mi
- 27/07/201377,909 mi
- 14/07/201485,051 mi+7,142 mi
- 14/07/201485,052 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/201587,166 mi+2,114 mi
- 12/11/201587,167 mi+1 mi
- 30/12/201587,415 mi+248 mi
- 30/12/201587,415 mi
- 30/12/201692,808 mi+5,393 mi
- 21/12/201797,691 mi+4,883 mi
- 22/12/201797,702 mi+11 mi
- 28/12/2018103,943 mi+6,241 mi
- 31/12/2019110,392 mi+6,449 mi
- 31/12/2019110,392 mi
- 11/01/2021114,350 mi+3,958 mi
- 29/01/2022119,695 mi+5,345 mi
- 28/01/2023125,683 mi+5,988 mi
- 30/01/2024129,909 mi+4,226 mi
- 06/02/2025133,687 mi+3,778 mi
- 06/02/2025133,687 mi
- 04/02/2026137,023 mi+3,336 mi
Average of roughly 5,097 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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