CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR07 VKT

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,980 mi
Last recorded117,980 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 VKT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 117,980 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 117,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,378 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,440 miles

engine undertray covered in oil

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 93,637 miles

Offside parking brake has poor performance

Pass 14 May 2019 82,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in anti-roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake has poor performance

fuel cap seal is splitting.

drive belt is partly off the top pulley.

Pass 1 May 2018 73,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner and outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 66,276 miles

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)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 May 2017 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2016 58,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 51,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 42,367 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 29,938 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,962 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR07 VKT is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LR07 VKT, 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

How do I check the history of LR07 VKT?

You can check the full history of LR07 VKT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR07 VKT registered?

LR07 VKT is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is LR07 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR07 VKT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR07 VKT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR07 VKT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.