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AV07 XOE

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,503 mi
Last recorded200,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 XOE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 200,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 189,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickering

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 292,777 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 292,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 174,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 170,218 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 163,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 155,049 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 155,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 155,047 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 136,198 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 136,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,335 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 115,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

clutch rubber missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,200 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,200 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,128 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 65,062 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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AV07 XOE is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV07 XOE, 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 AV07 XOE registered?

AV07 XOE is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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