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MW07 MRW

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

106,713 mi
Last recorded106,713 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 MRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 106,713 miles

'Steering lock fault' message on display

Pass 7 Sep 2024 101,500 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 94,943 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 91,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,869 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2020 83,129 miles

Display indicates steering lock fault found to be working correctly

Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,109 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,499 miles

steering lock faulty, electronic immobiliser fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,511 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 19,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MRW is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MW07 MRW, 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 MW07 MRW registered?

MW07 MRW is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is MW07 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW07 MRW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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