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HN57 WRX

2007 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,351 mi
Last recorded131,351 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 WRX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,351 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 126,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 126,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess deteriorated but functions as it should (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury tailgate strut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess deteriorated but functions as it should (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Fail 17 Nov 2021 122,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not go into buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess deteriorated but functions as it should (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury tailgate strut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess deteriorated but functions as it should (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,828 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 117,435 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,817 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 112,817 miles

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

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,523 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,766 miles

covers fitted under body and engine bay.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts but not to cord.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,997 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 55,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,944 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,349 miles

slight damage to osf osr bumper

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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HN57 WRX is a 2007 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN57 WRX, 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.

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What year was HN57 WRX registered?

HN57 WRX is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is HN57 WRX safe to buy?

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