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MW07 DBY

2007 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,878 mi
Last recorded201,878 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 DBY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 201,878 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 201,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing can not open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front 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 25 Nov 2017 200,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 177,958 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 177,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working LED type lights (1.1.A.3b)

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 27 Jun 2015 135,840 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 135,839 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 103,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 94,428 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 94,428 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,729 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,011 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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MW07 DBY is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW07 DBY, 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.

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What year was MW07 DBY registered?

MW07 DBY is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is MW07 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW07 DBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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