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RA07 EYD

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 EYD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 116,008 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,085 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,946 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,138 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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RA07 EYD is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RA07 EYD, 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 RA07 EYD registered?

RA07 EYD is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is RA07 EYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA07 EYD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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