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HV07 CWD

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 108,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jul 2025 107,944 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2024 106,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 102,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 99,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 95,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,573 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,060 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 80,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 72,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,907 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 66,907 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,922 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,853 miles

both front tyres going out of shape on inner edges and treads cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,903 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn.

nearside front tyre tread cracking.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,219 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CWD 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 85%.

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 HV07 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

HV07 CWD is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 4 March 2007.

Is HV07 CWD safe to buy?

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