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EN56 WUR

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,402 mi
Last recorded151,402 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 WUR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 151,402 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 141,088 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 141,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 134,061 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 134,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 126,258 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 126,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,362 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 119,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,848 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,860 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,767 miles

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

both front tyres tread starting to crack and slight out of shape

Fail 10 Feb 2014 101,767 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres tread starting to crack and slight out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,065 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,589 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 93,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,765 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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EN56 WUR is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EN56 WUR, 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 EN56 WUR registered?

EN56 WUR is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is EN56 WUR safe to buy?

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