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LB07 GBZ

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,460 mi
Last recorded148,460 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 GBZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 148,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,333 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent attention recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 138,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 135,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 131,047 miles

Engine check light on

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

Pass 5 May 2017 120,154 miles

Engine check light on

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 14 May 2016 105,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 92,853 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 82,306 miles

front brake pads worn to minimum thickness allowed, recommend visit to workshop asap

hand brake travel would benefit from attention

Fail 17 May 2014 82,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads worn to minimum thickness allowed,recommend visit to workshop asap

handbrake travel would benefit from attention

Pass 9 May 2013 70,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 65,629 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 65,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and advanced age cracking in tread

Pass 7 May 2011 56,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,434 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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LB07 GBZ 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 84.2%.

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 LB07 GBZ, 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 LB07 GBZ registered?

LB07 GBZ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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