CarVerify

Free Car Check

PY07 KZH

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,494 mi
Last recorded90,494 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 KZH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,028 miles

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,882 miles

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

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

inner steering arms have slight play

wipers in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2021 63,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

inner steering arms have slight play

wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 58,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,668 miles

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

minor exhaust leak right hand catalyst

under body trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2019 49,272 miles

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

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

minor exhaust leak right hand catalyst

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake pads may soon need attention

rear nearside tyre is worn and slightly deformed on the inside edge

service reminder is on

Fail 26 Jul 2016 31,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake pads may soon need attention

rear nearside tyre is worn and slightly deformed on the inside edge

service reminder is on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,942 miles

all four tyre valves signs of cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,110 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 17,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,503 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PY07 KZH is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PY07 KZH, 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

How do I check the history of PY07 KZH?

You can check the full history of PY07 KZH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PY07 KZH registered?

PY07 KZH is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is PY07 KZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY07 KZH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY07 KZH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PY07 KZH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.