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LG57 YSB

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,342 mi
Last recorded117,342 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 YSB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 117,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 May 2019 117,244 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,196 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,262 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

wipers poor

Fail 14 Apr 2015 96,906 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

wipers poor

Fail 24 Jul 2014 96,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc inner face deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc inner face deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,212 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,601 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 59,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,902 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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LG57 YSB 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 62.5%.

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 LG57 YSB, 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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LG57 YSB is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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