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PE57 KJX

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,224 mi
Last recorded115,224 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 KJX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm +devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm +devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 115,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm +devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm +devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on lens. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and to 2.1 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,046 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 132,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 132,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 69,661 miles

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

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

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

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

washer jets poor

Fail 22 Apr 2021 69,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

washer jets poor

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,480 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,528 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,232 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,022 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PE57 KJX is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE57 KJX, 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 PE57 KJX registered?

PE57 KJX is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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