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AF57 GKY

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,008 mi
Last recorded173,008 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GKY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 173,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 169,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 155,096 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP OPERATION SLIGHTLY DULL.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY SEPARATED.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 155,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP OPERATION SLIGHTLY DULL.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY SEPARATED.

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,094 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 136,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2011 89,232 miles

long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,077 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel high

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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AF57 GKY is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF57 GKY, 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 AF57 GKY registered?

AF57 GKY is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AF57 GKY safe to buy?

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