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G3 TJR

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,264 mi
Last recorded126,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 TJR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 126,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2026 126,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 125,099 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 123,758 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

wear suspension bushes.

Pass 5 Jul 2023 122,128 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

wear suspension bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

wear suspension bushes.

wiper linkages worn.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,998 miles

handbrake lever worn.

n/s/r tyre 3mm/worn inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

wear suspension bushes.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,231 miles

front wiper linkage worn

handbrake lever ratchet worn (just acceptable)

wear to suspension bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2020 115,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

handbrake lever ratchet worn (just acceptable)

wear to suspension bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,829 miles

all brake discs very poor condition

handbrake lever worn (just acceptable

slight oil leaks

suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,189 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

Fail 31 May 2016 91,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,946 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,882 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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G3 TJR 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 85.7%.

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 G3 TJR, 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 G3 TJR registered?

G3 TJR is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is G3 TJR safe to buy?

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