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BJ07 VME

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,570 mi
Last recorded54,570 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VME
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 54,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,381 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 46,222 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 46,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,243 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,312 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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BJ07 VME is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BJ07 VME, 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 BJ07 VME?

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What year was BJ07 VME registered?

BJ07 VME is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is BJ07 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 VME shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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