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B19 JKK

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,703 mi
Last recorded144,703 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 JKK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 144,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 139,615 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 139,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 135,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 132,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 3 Jun 2021 128,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 123,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 11,790 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 117,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near side front front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 95,654 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2015 90,344 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under car

Fail 31 Oct 2015 90,334 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under car

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,633 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,764 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,963 miles

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

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

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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B19 JKK is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B19 JKK, 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 B19 JKK registered?

B19 JKK is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 2 February 2007.

Is B19 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 JKK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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