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BH06 JAH

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,399 mi
Last recorded78,399 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH06 JAH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,399 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,382 miles

General oil leak around rocker cover gasket

Pass 24 Dec 2019 67,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,757 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,065 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,007 miles

several covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

slight damage/distortion to inner rims of off side rear, near side front and off side front wheels

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,428 miles

near side front and off side front tyres perishing in tread area

Fail 15 Nov 2014 19,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 19,339 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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BH06 JAH is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BH06 JAH, 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 BH06 JAH registered?

BH06 JAH is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is BH06 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH06 JAH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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