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RE07 MVK

2007 BMW 523

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,765 mi
Last recorded134,765 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 MVK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,377 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,630 miles

N/S/R OUTER CV BOOT DAMP WITH GREASE

Pass 22 Dec 2021 101,798 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 17 Dec 2021 101,739 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT OUTER EDGE

CHIP IN SCREEN

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,877 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,251 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,861 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 94,595 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r brake hose is slightly twisted

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,732 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,764 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear door /wheel arch minor accident damage

Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,764 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)

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

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

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

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

offside rear door /wheel arch minor accident damage

Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,350 miles

rear tyres getting low.

travel on handbrake lever.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,919 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,745 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

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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RE07 MVK is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE07 MVK, 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 RE07 MVK registered?

RE07 MVK is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is RE07 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE07 MVK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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