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LV57 MJJ

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,637 mi
Last recorded137,637 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 MJJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 137,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 133,898 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 131,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 117,074 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,079 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 94,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,937 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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LV57 MJJ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LV57 MJJ, 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 LV57 MJJ registered?

LV57 MJJ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is LV57 MJJ safe to buy?

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