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140D368

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,684 mi
Last recorded112,684 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration140D368
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 112,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,762 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 102,855 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,792 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 89,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 72,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,578 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 40,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from gearbox

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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140D368 is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 140D368, 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 140D368 registered?

140D368 is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is 140D368 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 140D368 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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