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54,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to the opaque headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim not tested due to the opaque headlamp lenses the projected beam pattern is distorted. (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to the opaque lenses (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense opaque but not effecting the projected beam image (need polishing) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque but not effecting teh projected beam image. (Need polish) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on tread and side wall, perished (4.1.E.1)
engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R 17. on tread mark with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on tread and side wall, perished (4.1.E.1)
engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine covers and tray fitted, obscuring testable items from view of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
co emissions fluctuating
slight play in o/s/f inner track rod joint
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SW05 NUP is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SW05 NUP, 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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SW05 NUP is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 3 August 2005.
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