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NA57 LKV

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

251,349 mi
Last recorded251,349 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA57 LKV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 251,349 miles

Handbrake lever high

Handbrake low effort

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 225,825 miles

screen chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2019 225,822 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

screen chipped

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,064 miles

hand brake near end travel

Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 97,218 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav holder removed (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,675 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,921 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 28,225 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,309 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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NA57 LKV is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NA57 LKV, 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 NA57 LKV registered?

NA57 LKV is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is NA57 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA57 LKV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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