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FA07 XOB

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,538 mi
Last recorded150,538 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XOB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 150,538 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2020 150,538 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff oil leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 144,231 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 144,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 127,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,497 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,982 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 83,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall marked with chalk (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,978 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,457 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,297 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,408 miles

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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FA07 XOB is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA07 XOB, 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.

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What year was FA07 XOB registered?

FA07 XOB is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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