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RA07 EYH

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,476 mi
Last recorded138,476 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 EYH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 138,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 128,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 111,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 101,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

child seat fitted

service light staying on

under cover shield restricting view

Fail 7 May 2016 101,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

child seat fitted

service light staying on

under cover shield restricting view

Fail 29 Apr 2015 158,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 158,741 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 152,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,051 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,719 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 48,065 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,029 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 EYH is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RA07 EYH, 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 RA07 EYH registered?

RA07 EYH is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is RA07 EYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA07 EYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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