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CK07 ZNS

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 ZNS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,735 miles

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

rear diff leak

Pass 14 Mar 2025 70,438 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 69,965 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 46,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 35,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 21,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,667 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 15,666 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Very low reading from off side (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 14,426 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 May 2015 13,208 miles

Rear off side tyre has a screw in the outer edge

Pass 19 May 2014 11,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 10,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 8,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 6,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,434 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 5,434 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CK07 ZNS is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CK07 ZNS, 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 CK07 ZNS?

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What year was CK07 ZNS registered?

CK07 ZNS is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is CK07 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK07 ZNS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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