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PJ57 VSL

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,030 mi
Last recorded121,030 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 VSL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nasty cut possible to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to see rear coil spring upper section s

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions struggle

Fail 17 Nov 2021 121,030 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nasty cut possible to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to see rear coil spring upper section s

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions struggle

Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 115,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 115,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 113,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,552 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,372 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn low

temporary fuel cap fitted

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 2 Feb 2016 94,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn low

temporary fuel cap fitted

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 29 Nov 2014 76,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 54,289 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,240 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2010 36,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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PJ57 VSL is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ57 VSL, 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 PJ57 VSL registered?

PJ57 VSL is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is PJ57 VSL safe to buy?

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