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KH56 HDU

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,811 mi
Last recorded160,811 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH56 HDU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 160,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv joint steel cup (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv joint steel cup (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 153,620 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 153,617 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel /bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 151,764 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 151,764 miles

Front Registration plate missing in screen not on car (0.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 141,784 miles

E,M,L,light on.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low brake pad wear light on.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,175 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,636 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre bald at inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 113,635 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

o/s/f tyre bald at inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,192 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,135 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,604 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,700 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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KH56 HDU is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KH56 HDU, 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 KH56 HDU registered?

KH56 HDU is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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