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LS07 HFL

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,667 mi
Last recorded116,667 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 HFL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,667 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 116,667 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 96,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,894 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,894 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,001 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 82,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 80,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 79,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 77,368 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight worn inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 75,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,283 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 47,222 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2010 47,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LS07 HFL is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LS07 HFL, 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 LS07 HFL registered?

LS07 HFL is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is LS07 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS07 HFL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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