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OV07 VUL

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 VUL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,044 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,571 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,513 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 83,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 64,453 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 31 Oct 2013 57,971 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

both front and offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,434 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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OV07 VUL is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OV07 VUL, 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 OV07 VUL registered?

OV07 VUL is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 20 May 2007.

Is OV07 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV07 VUL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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