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KD57 YJU

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,509 mi
Last recorded145,509 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 YJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 145,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 139,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 133,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 128,656 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 120,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,719 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,172 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 113,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,925 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,924 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,859 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,934 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,921 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,003 miles

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

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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KD57 YJU is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KD57 YJU, 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 KD57 YJU?

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What year was KD57 YJU registered?

KD57 YJU is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is KD57 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD57 YJU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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