MOT Status
ValidMileage
197,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight play in steering rack
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight play in steering rack
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both side rear cv boot worn outer
rear brake pipe & rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft cv gaiter slightly seeping grease
Offside Rear Outer driveshaft cv gaiter slightly seeping grease
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn, corroded, lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking from joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking from joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
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PY07 KJV 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 PY07 KJV, 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 PY07 KJV registered?
PY07 KJV is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2007.
Is PY07 KJV safe to buy?
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