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GK07 PSY

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,002 mi
Last recorded67,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 PSY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 65,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,011 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 64,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,136 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,544 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,272 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,687 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,934 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 46,934 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,089 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 34,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 27,715 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,136 miles

high level brake light working but dim

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,308 miles

EML light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 21,951 miles

advise nearside front tyre cracking under thread

Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,362 miles

Nearside 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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GK07 PSY is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GK07 PSY, 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

How do I check the history of GK07 PSY?

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What year was GK07 PSY registered?

GK07 PSY is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is GK07 PSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK07 PSY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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