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FV07 CRZ

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,574 mi
Last recorded132,574 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 CRZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 132,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,233 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 124,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,302 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,940 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 92,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,496 miles

Nearside Front bolt missing on guard

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

undertrays missing not allowing full inspection of all items

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,092 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,093 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,312 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 18,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 10 May 2010 18,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV07 CRZ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 FV07 CRZ, 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 FV07 CRZ registered?

FV07 CRZ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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