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FG57 DWX

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,911 mi
Last recorded63,911 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 DWX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,911 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,730 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 56,728 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,465 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm advise replacement

offside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm advise replacement

Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm advise replacement

offside rear tyre tread depth at 2mm advise replacement

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,896 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 40,896 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,099 miles

Oil leak

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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FG57 DWX is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG57 DWX, 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 FG57 DWX registered?

FG57 DWX is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is FG57 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 DWX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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