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EA07 YBM

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,272 mi
Last recorded85,272 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 YBM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 Aug 2024 77,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Aug 2023 71,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,645 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tow hook cover missing

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tow hook cover missing

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,777 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 58,477 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 55,579 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 50,837 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 47,027 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 47,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,245 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,535 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,163 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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EA07 YBM is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA07 YBM, 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.

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What year was EA07 YBM registered?

EA07 YBM is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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