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KR07 BWD

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

155,482 mi
Last recorded155,482 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 BWD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 155,482 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 155,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 143,403 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [CRACKING ON THE EDGE] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 137,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 128,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,636 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,684 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 77,451 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,963 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,725 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,916 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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KR07 BWD is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KR07 BWD, 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 KR07 BWD registered?

KR07 BWD is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is KR07 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR07 BWD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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