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OY57 RKN

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,828 mi
Last recorded135,828 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 RKN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 135,828 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 135,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 134,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 134,429 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Stalk (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine running roughly and management light on (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake noisy in operation

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,289 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 107,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,428 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OY57 RKN is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OY57 RKN, 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 OY57 RKN registered?

OY57 RKN is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is OY57 RKN safe to buy?

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