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AF02 SOF

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 SOF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 73,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 70,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 67,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 63,534 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 60,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 57,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 53,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 48,942 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,254 miles

Both front tyres wearing edge's

Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,021 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,141 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,531 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,103 miles

Nearside 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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AF02 SOF is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AF02 SOF, 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 AF02 SOF registered?

AF02 SOF is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AF02 SOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 SOF shows 16 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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