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CU07 NCA

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,578 mi
Last recorded127,578 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 NCA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 127,578 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,081 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,971 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,743 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 93,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,896 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 88,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,174 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,416 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 71,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 58,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,637 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,759 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 31,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 28,367 miles

BOTH REAR TYRS WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES.

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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CU07 NCA is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU07 NCA, 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 CU07 NCA registered?

CU07 NCA is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 11 June 2007.

Is CU07 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU07 NCA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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