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ET07 SFK

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 SFK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,032 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 84,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 71,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,332 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,737 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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ET07 SFK is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET07 SFK, 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 ET07 SFK registered?

ET07 SFK is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is ET07 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 SFK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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