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PY07 KJV

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,355 mi
Last recorded197,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 KJV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 197,355 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2026 197,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 187,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 179,376 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 167,455 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 156,600 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 151,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 136,377 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 136,355 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,552 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,868 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,116 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,338 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,707 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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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.

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