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NU07 OCB

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,399 mi
Last recorded181,399 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU07 OCB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 181,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 179,838 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 179,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 174,786 miles

Nearside Front slight play in shocker.

Offside Front slight play rack rod end.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 174,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 158,223 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 158,223 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,188 miles

bodywork damage to nearside rear

nearside front tyre heavily chamfered/scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 101,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,192 miles

nsf tyre getting low on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,969 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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NU07 OCB 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 69.2%.

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 NU07 OCB, 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 NU07 OCB registered?

NU07 OCB is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 17 March 2007.

Is NU07 OCB safe to buy?

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