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DEL 98T

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,830 mi
Last recorded49,830 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 98T
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 49,830 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both below 2mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 43,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 36,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 35,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 34,788 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,713 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,612 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,192 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,356 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 26,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 20,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,420 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,273 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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DEL 98T is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DEL 98T, 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 DEL 98T registered?

DEL 98T is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is DEL 98T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 98T shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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