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274D409

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274D409
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 92,306 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 84,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 76,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,772 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 73,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,106 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 29,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,093 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,309 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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274D409 is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 274D409, 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 274D409 registered?

274D409 is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 20 February 2007.

Is 274D409 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274D409 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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