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AD07 FXO

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,061 mi
Last recorded120,061 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 FXO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,061 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 120,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,601 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,592 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 99,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 94,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit advise replacement asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 83,957 miles

brake pads all round shortly

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,947 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,060 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,576 miles

no kick up on nsf beam pattern

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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AD07 FXO is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,912 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 AD07 FXO, 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 19 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD07 FXO?

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What year was AD07 FXO registered?

AD07 FXO is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is AD07 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 FXO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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