MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
LOWER EFFORT RECORDED BY NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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GF55 FVU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GF55 FVU, 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.
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How do I check the history of GF55 FVU?
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What year was GF55 FVU registered?
GF55 FVU is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 21 October 2005.
Is GF55 FVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF55 FVU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GF55 FVU have outstanding finance?
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