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LS57 AAX

2007 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,819 mi
Last recorded103,819 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 AAX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 103,819 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 103,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,693 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 84,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,939 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,474 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,838 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 41,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,209 miles

advice only long handbrake travel may need adjustment

Fail 21 Nov 2012 36,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,273 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 29,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,671 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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LS57 AAX is a 2007 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS57 AAX, 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 LS57 AAX?

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What year was LS57 AAX registered?

LS57 AAX is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is LS57 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 AAX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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