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AU07 LYX

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,465 mi
Last recorded95,465 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 LYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 95,465 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 95,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 66,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,242 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 52,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,545 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,545 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre is worn on edges close to cords

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,777 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 16 Aug 2010 36,689 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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AU07 LYX is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU07 LYX, 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

How do I check the history of AU07 LYX?

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What year was AU07 LYX registered?

AU07 LYX is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 August 2007.

Is AU07 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 LYX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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