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HV57 HMG

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,158 mi
Last recorded142,158 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 HMG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 142,158 miles

EML LIGHT DISPLAYED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 139,830 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Rear Light has damage but not affecting drivers view.

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn.

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 139,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine light on.

Nearside Rear Light has damage but not affecting drivers view.

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn.

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,067 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,798 miles

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

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 19,677 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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HV57 HMG is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV57 HMG, 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

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What year was HV57 HMG registered?

HV57 HMG is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is HV57 HMG safe to buy?

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