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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear off centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush (separation) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust rear heat shield insecure , engine damp with oil
noise offside rear when wheel rotated
some wear front and rear brake disc faces
surface corrosion rear prescribed areas and most suspension components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear off centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush (separation) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust rear heat shield insecure , engine damp with oil
noise offside rear when wheel rotated
some wear front and rear brake disc faces
surface corrosion rear prescribed areas and most suspension components
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage and with uneven wear inner treaded area
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage and with uneven wear inner treaded area
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls
imbalance front brakes offside lower effort 26%
nearside/offside rear lower upright front mounting bushes slight play
nearside/offside rear lower wishbone arm inner front mounting bushes slight play
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls
imbalance front brakes offside lower effort 26%
nearside/offside rear lower upright front mounting bushes slight play
nearside/offside rear lower wishbone arm inner front mounting bushes slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
nearside/offside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged
surface corrosion rear brake disc faces
tyre warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
damage to all tyre outer sidewalls , covers fitted to underside of vehicle
wear front brake disc faces
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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MNZ 6582 is a 2005 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MNZ 6582, 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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MNZ 6582 is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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