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AP07 LLE

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,436 mi
Last recorded91,436 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 LLE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,533 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,471 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 70,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,807 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 60,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,726 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,965 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 54,436 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,855 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,020 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,610 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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AP07 LLE is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP07 LLE, 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 AP07 LLE registered?

AP07 LLE is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is AP07 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP07 LLE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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