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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS /POSSIBLE OIL LEAK!
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES /HAND BRAKE TRAVEL! (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears (2) also across axle to offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Reverse light Not working
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Reverse light Not working
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed At inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges
Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pipe starting to corrode slightly
O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge - Posible structural fault. Advise replacement ASAP
O/S front tyre worn unevenly around inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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VE55 FFU is a 2005 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 VE55 FFU, 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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VE55 FFU is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 12 November 2005.
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