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BX07 ECD

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,061 mi
Last recorded92,061 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 ECD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/split in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front alloy wheel inner edge slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,983 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,195 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 61,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,058 miles

Near side front tyre worn inner side

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,961 miles

airbag light on

Pass 18 May 2010 20,493 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 20,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BX07 ECD is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX07 ECD, 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.

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What year was BX07 ECD registered?

BX07 ECD is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is BX07 ECD safe to buy?

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