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D13 DSL

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 DSL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 112,381 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s wing mirror loose

n/s/f flexi hose/abs wire mounting bracket insecure

o/s/f brake disc dust shield loose and rattling slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2025 112,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect intensity poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect intensity poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s wing mirror loose

n/s/f flexi hose/abs wire mounting bracket insecure

o/s/f brake disc dust shield loose and rattling slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2024 108,619 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,702 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,622 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 77,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,648 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,451 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 19,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,083 miles

drivers side rear tyre 3mm keep check

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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D13 DSL 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 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 D13 DSL, 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 D13 DSL registered?

D13 DSL is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 2 July 2007.

Is D13 DSL safe to buy?

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