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FP07 ODW

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,031 mi
Last recorded31,031 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 ODW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,539 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 28,537 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FP07 ODW is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP07 ODW, 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

How do I check the history of FP07 ODW?

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What year was FP07 ODW registered?

FP07 ODW is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is FP07 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 ODW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP07 ODW have outstanding finance?

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