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BD07 AHE

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,989 mi
Last recorded179,989 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 AHE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 179,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 137,235 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 137,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 125,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,272 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 112,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 94,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 87,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 74,746 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,084 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 62,801 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 56,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,915 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,864 miles

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

Offside rear tyre, on limit 1.6mm, wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 1 May 2012 41,883 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 33,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 25,399 miles

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

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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BD07 AHE is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BD07 AHE, 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 BD07 AHE registered?

BD07 AHE is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is BD07 AHE safe to buy?

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