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HV07 AOP

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 AOP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 126,370 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,932 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,873 miles

Nearside Rear metallic noise when when rotating the road wheel, suspect handbrake shoes or linkage inside brake disc requires further investigation

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,523 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 119,523 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,604 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 113,604 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate inscription illegible part,s of letter,s and numbers.illegible. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Brake pad warning wire,hang down. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,127 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROPLINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 106,127 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROPLINK COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 80,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,746 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 64,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,445 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 55,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,464 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,343 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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HV07 AOP is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HV07 AOP, 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 HV07 AOP registered?

HV07 AOP is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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