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271D649

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,226 mi
Last recorded84,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration271D649
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,226 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,829 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,697 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,796 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,812 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,318 miles

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

R/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

f/brake disc worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,699 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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271D649 is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 271D649, 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 271D649 registered?

271D649 is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is 271D649 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271D649 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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