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NH07 ULR

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

147,928 mi
Last recorded147,928 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH07 ULR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 147,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement formost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 142,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp condensated

Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,654 miles

Front Stone chips in windscreen.

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 113,182 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,593 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,659 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag fault on dashboard (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,979 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,787 miles

All tyres have slight cracking between tread

Nearside Rear 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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NH07 ULR is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver 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 NH07 ULR, 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 NH07 ULR registered?

NH07 ULR is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is NH07 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH07 ULR 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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