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GV57 EJO

2007 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,781 mi
Last recorded34,781 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 EJO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,781 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 34,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,388 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 28,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,730 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,741 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 16,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GV57 EJO is a 2007 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV57 EJO, 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 GV57 EJO?

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What year was GV57 EJO registered?

GV57 EJO is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is GV57 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 EJO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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