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CA07 ZRO

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,846 mi
Last recorded92,846 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 ZRO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 92,846 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-Frame Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 92,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-Frame Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 78,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,550 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 74,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,101 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,095 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 51,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,082 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 41,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,322 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,587 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,501 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 18,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 15,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,345 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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CA07 ZRO is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CA07 ZRO, 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 CA07 ZRO registered?

CA07 ZRO is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is CA07 ZRO safe to buy?

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