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LT07 KXL

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 KXL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 110,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s wing mirror has slight damage

Fail 26 Feb 2025 110,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s wing mirror has slight damage

Pass 1 Dec 2023 95,409 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,403 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 68,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,400 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear OSR and NSR wish bone bush's worn but have no movement

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,712 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,100 miles

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

Nearside Front inner angel eye not working

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracked/perished between tread

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2014 41,533 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished between tread

offside rear tyre cracked/perished between tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,766 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,223 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)

both front tyres worn on edges & cracking between tread STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,286 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)

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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LT07 KXL is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 LT07 KXL, 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 LT07 KXL registered?

LT07 KXL is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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