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EJ57 SFX

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,091 mi
Last recorded171,091 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 SFX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 171,091 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 170,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 167,594 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 167,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 163,516 miles

EML light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 156,930 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 156,418 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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 3 Nov 2014 141,834 miles

EML light is showing on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 123,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 123,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,810 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 1,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,219 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,503 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,006 miles

Cut in tread of nearside front tyre

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)

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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EJ57 SFX is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ57 SFX, 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 EJ57 SFX registered?

EJ57 SFX is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is EJ57 SFX safe to buy?

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