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LS57 VNA

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,983 mi
Last recorded183,983 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 VNA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 183,983 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 183,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 171,613 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 169,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 162,284 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 151,495 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 143,230 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 143,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 122,180 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,624 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,790 miles

Both front tyre treads lumpy

Both front tyres edged off

Both front tyres have cuts in the treads

Nearside Rear Tyre edged off on the inside

Not all of centre stop light working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,117 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

mil light on

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,390 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,722 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,397 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 10,130 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 VNA is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNA, 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 LS57 VNA registered?

LS57 VNA is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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