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SM05 HCN

2005 Bmw 523 · Petrol · 2497cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model523
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2497cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw 523 Petrol 2497cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 108,241 miles on the clock, averaging 4,200 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 HCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,200

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading108,241 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,819
Average per year4,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 HCN 76k84k92k100k108k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,241 miles
Since last MOT+19,819 miles
PASS
Mileage88,422 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,414 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage87,480 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
PASS
Mileage87,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,199 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage85,160 miles
Since last MOT+1,973 miles
PASS
Mileage83,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage79,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,648 miles
PASS
Mileage76,334 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage76,318 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HCN
MakeBmw
Model523
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2497cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 HCN

What car is SM05 HCN?

SM05 HCN is an silver Bmw 523, petrol (2497cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 HCN?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 HCN was 108,241 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 HCN passed its MOT?

SM05 HCN has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2016.

Is SM05 HCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 HCN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM05 HCN?

SM05 HCN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.