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FL07 XSE

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,026 mi
Last recorded42,026 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 XSE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 42,026 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,711 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,198 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroding at union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,665 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2020 40,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 39,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and swelling around the union (3.6.B.2c)

OSF brake disc has very light scoring / corrosion to outer face

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and swelling around the union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and swelling around the union (3.6.B.2c)

OSF brake disc has very light scoring / corrosion to outer face

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and swelling around the union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,249 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,574 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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FL07 XSE is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FL07 XSE, 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 FL07 XSE registered?

FL07 XSE is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is FL07 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL07 XSE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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