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EK07 FCP

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,401 mi
Last recorded122,401 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 FCP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,198 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,083 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 112,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 101,330 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 89,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,018 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 75,040 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 62,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 53,343 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,271 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,271 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 27,966 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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EK07 FCP is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK07 FCP, 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 EK07 FCP registered?

EK07 FCP is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is EK07 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK07 FCP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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