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OY07 YKR

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 YKR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,204 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 98,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,175 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 91,710 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,051 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,727 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 83,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,122 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,149 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,161 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,367 miles

both front and rear brake pads are about 80% worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,864 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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OY07 YKR is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY07 YKR, 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 OY07 YKR registered?

OY07 YKR is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 April 2007.

Is OY07 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY07 YKR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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