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LN07 RVE

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN07 RVE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 137,539 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 137,535 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 125,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,835 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 81,034 miles

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

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,125 miles

osf headlamp dust cover is missing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf headlamp dust cover is missing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 63,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,798 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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LN07 RVE is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LN07 RVE, 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 LN07 RVE registered?

LN07 RVE is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is LN07 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN07 RVE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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