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MF04 APR

2007 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,546 mi
Last recorded175,546 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 APR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 175,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 160,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 160,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 151,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 140,145 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 139,508 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 135,643 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge or rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 132,392 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,080 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 119,738 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under tray fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 22 Dec 2015 119,738 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under tray fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,539 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 100,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,796 miles

osf wheel rim has damage

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

osf wheel rim has damage

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,870 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,648 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,082 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 37,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2011 32,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,336 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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MF04 APR is a 2007 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MF04 APR, 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 MF04 APR registered?

MF04 APR is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is MF04 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 APR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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