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LB07 JZF

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,058 mi
Last recorded85,058 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 JZF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 80,845 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,597 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 54,259 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 54,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 47,767 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 41,960 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 28,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,921 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 JZF is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JZF, 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 LB07 JZF registered?

LB07 JZF is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is LB07 JZF safe to buy?

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