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MW56 ZHJ

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,871 mi
Last recorded132,871 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 ZHJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,871 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 132,517 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 127,298 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front with Balljoint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 127,296 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front with Balljoint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,204 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 117,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 112,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,630 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,431 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 97,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,940 miles

Central High level stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge scrubbed

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge scrubbed

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,666 miles

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

osr tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing smooth and unven inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth inner edge

offside front tyre wearing smooth and unven inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,987 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,255 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 23,010 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,010 miles

Nearside Front 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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MW56 ZHJ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MW56 ZHJ, 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 MW56 ZHJ registered?

MW56 ZHJ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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