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LV07 BZS

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,420 mi
Last recorded147,420 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 BZS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,958 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,257 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,506 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 134,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 126,096 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyretread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2019 110,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 106,859 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 May 2017 102,726 miles

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

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 26 May 2017 102,726 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper bleed nipple slightly loose (3.6.A.1)

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

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2016 98,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2015 95,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 90,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 82,349 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,354 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,384 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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LV07 BZS is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 LV07 BZS, 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 LV07 BZS registered?

LV07 BZS is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is LV07 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 BZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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