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DM07 RDM

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM07 RDM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,544 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 83,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,383 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot has a grease weep

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 81,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot has a grease weep

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,160 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint slight grease leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

below car covered in plastic covers preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2021 77,160 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint slight grease leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

below car covered in plastic covers preventing full inspection

Valve stem seriously damaged all valve in 4 wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,187 miles

Central all below car covered in plastic panels preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot slight grease leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded outer face both sides

Fail 10 Nov 2020 75,187 miles

Central all below car covered in plastic panels preventing full inspection

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot slight grease leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded outer face both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,678 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 74,678 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre run flat light on

Fail 27 Nov 2018 74,491 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 73,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear hazard lamp working dim with ignition off

Fail 23 Nov 2017 73,590 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear hazard lamp working dim with ignition off

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,446 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres perished @ tread

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,926 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,516 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

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

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

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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DM07 RDM is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DM07 RDM, 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 DM07 RDM registered?

DM07 RDM is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is DM07 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM07 RDM shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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