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RE07 VGD

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,658 mi
Last recorded173,658 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 VGD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 173,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 168,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 167,991 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 161,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlight washers inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 156,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 152,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

headlight lenses frosting

Pass 30 Mar 2021 148,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Rear tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

headlight lenses frosting

power steering resivoir damp/oily

wipers worn/starting to smear

Fail 26 Mar 2021 148,927 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Rear tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

headlight lenses frosting

power steering resivoir damp/oily

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 147,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Rear tyres scrubbed out on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2019 136,639 miles

ALL tyre valves stems cracking badly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres scrubbed out on edges

Nearside headlight washer not working

power steering resivoir damp/oily

slight warping to o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2018 127,132 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 127,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service/Inspection warning light on (recommend service)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 117,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on outer braking surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 106,512 miles

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 25 Mar 2016 106,512 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose x5 (4.2.A.1e)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r parking brake effort lower than the o/s/r 197L/331L

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,968 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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RE07 VGD is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

RE07 VGD is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is RE07 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE07 VGD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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