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FA07 ZWZ

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,059 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage Hose underneath the power steering (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 106,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside wall cords are also exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Coolant leak Rubber hose above the radiator ()

Offside Front Screw in tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage Hose underneath the power steering (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,364 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 93,363 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 86,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,408 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,578 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 35,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,402 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 ZWZ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FA07 ZWZ, 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

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What year was FA07 ZWZ registered?

FA07 ZWZ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is FA07 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA07 ZWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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