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EC07 LSC

2007 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,113 mi
Last recorded65,113 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC07 LSC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,113 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 64,581 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 64,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 62,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 55,322 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 55,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,941 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 43,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,513 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,340 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 35,340 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 26,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sweat from rocker cover

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,837 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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EC07 LSC is a 2007 BMW 523 in Red 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 EC07 LSC, 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 EC07 LSC registered?

EC07 LSC is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is EC07 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC07 LSC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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