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LD07 KNL

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,968 mi
Last recorded114,968 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 KNL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 114,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 108,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 101,577 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 101,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 97,557 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 94,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,021 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 72,003 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,565 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,149 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,089 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,023 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,023 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,761 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 22,761 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,515 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)

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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LD07 KNL is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LD07 KNL, 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 LD07 KNL registered?

LD07 KNL is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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