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BJ57 KKL

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 KKL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 94,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 94,579 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,313 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,099 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,709 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,200 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,304 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,502 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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BJ57 KKL is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ57 KKL, 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 BJ57 KKL registered?

BJ57 KKL is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BJ57 KKL safe to buy?

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