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LS56 VWF

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,236 mi
Last recorded174,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 VWF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 174,236 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 167,798 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 167,798 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 161,314 miles

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

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)

covers fitted underside of car

Fail 28 Jun 2016 161,314 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2013 139,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 139,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 137,175 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail/screw impailed

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2012 123,351 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,959 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,829 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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LS56 VWF is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS56 VWF, 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 LS56 VWF?

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What year was LS56 VWF registered?

LS56 VWF is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 2007.

Is LS56 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 VWF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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