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RIW 3965

2007 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,855 mi
Last recorded135,855 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 3965
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 135,855 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 135,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 129,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 125,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 120,952 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 110,601 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 110,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,203 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 105,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,910 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,485 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,856 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,210 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres cracked on inside tread,(not through to cords or canvas)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,503 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
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RIW 3965 is a 2007 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RIW 3965, 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 RIW 3965 registered?

RIW 3965 is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 2 July 2007.

Is RIW 3965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 3965 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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