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HN57 CNJ

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,960 mi
Last recorded120,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and bump stop deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,784 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,861 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,832 miles

front nearside steering rack end play

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,775 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,827 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

stone chips front windscreen.

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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HN57 CNJ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN57 CNJ, 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 HN57 CNJ?

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What year was HN57 CNJ registered?

HN57 CNJ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is HN57 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN57 CNJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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