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LY03 SUE

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,660 mi
Last recorded78,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 SUE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 78,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,182 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 74,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,910 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 68,910 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,363 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,191 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,926 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,275 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,077 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,459 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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LY03 SUE 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 89.5%.

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 LY03 SUE, 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 LY03 SUE?

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What year was LY03 SUE registered?

LY03 SUE is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is LY03 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 SUE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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