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EF07 LFZ

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,766 mi
Last recorded67,766 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 LFZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 66,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 58,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 33,430 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 27,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 19,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,622 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 13,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 11,040 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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EF07 LFZ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF07 LFZ, 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

How do I check the history of EF07 LFZ?

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What year was EF07 LFZ registered?

EF07 LFZ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2007.

Is EF07 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF07 LFZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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