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GK07 XSE

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,359 mi
Last recorded201,359 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 XSE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 201,359 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 193,213 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 193,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 190,998 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 190,998 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 185,598 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 180,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 171,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 176,744 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 171,079 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 171,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 165,728 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 165,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 158,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 151,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 148,986 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 142,260 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,707 miles

eml light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 114,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,415 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 80,246 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,246 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,974 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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GK07 XSE is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GK07 XSE, 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 GK07 XSE registered?

GK07 XSE is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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