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CY57 HCL

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,172 mi
Last recorded111,172 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 HCL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,962 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 106,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,938 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 11 Dec 2017 100,365 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,135 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,626 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,964 miles

n/s/r wishbone bush slightly split

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,092 miles

both front tyres low on 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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CY57 HCL is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CY57 HCL, 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 CY57 HCL?

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What year was CY57 HCL registered?

CY57 HCL is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is CY57 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY57 HCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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