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FM56 UOK

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,839 mi
Last recorded85,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 UOK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 85,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 84,080 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 84,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,521 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing out on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing out on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,239 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,753 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,672 miles

tyres are worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,658 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 48,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,810 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,799 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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FM56 UOK is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey 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 FM56 UOK, 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 FM56 UOK registered?

FM56 UOK is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is FM56 UOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 UOK 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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