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LD57 MWM

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,700 mi
Last recorded157,700 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 MWM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 157,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 152,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 146,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2014 142,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 137,396 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 137,365 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 10 Oct 2012 132,740 miles

Fault on tow bar electrics

Indicater light for tow bar is on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 132,740 miles

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

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

Fault on tow bar electrics

Indicater light for tow bar is on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 126,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 115,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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LD57 MWM is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD57 MWM, 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 LD57 MWM registered?

LD57 MWM is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is LD57 MWM safe to buy?

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