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ND57 DKE

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,230 mi
Last recorded108,230 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND57 DKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,230 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 104,293 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 104,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,574 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 100,574 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,254 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,181 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,714 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 85,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,370 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,799 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,466 miles

Handbrake lever pawl worn at lower end of travel, locks on brake test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,653 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 39,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2012 35,480 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,468 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,538 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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ND57 DKE 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 76.2%.

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 ND57 DKE, 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 ND57 DKE registered?

ND57 DKE is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is ND57 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND57 DKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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