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MR05 LAD

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 LAD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 64,707 miles

Nearside Rear air suspension bellows deteriorated

Offside Rear air suspension bellows deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,072 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 49,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,371 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,861 miles

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,388 miles

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,380 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,701 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,658 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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MR05 LAD is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR05 LAD, 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 MR05 LAD?

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What year was MR05 LAD registered?

MR05 LAD is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is MR05 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 LAD shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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