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BG07 ENW

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,998 mi
Last recorded43,998 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 ENW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,998 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,399 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,399 miles

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

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

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

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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BG07 ENW is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG07 ENW, 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 BG07 ENW?

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What year was BG07 ENW registered?

BG07 ENW is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is BG07 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG07 ENW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG07 ENW have outstanding finance?

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