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RK07 YSV

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,156 mi
Last recorded128,156 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 YSV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 128,156 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 128,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,830 miles

both rear tyres wearing

front brake discs have slight lip on inner edge

rear suspension bush's have slight movement

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,779 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,525 miles

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

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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RK07 YSV is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RK07 YSV, 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

How do I check the history of RK07 YSV?

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What year was RK07 YSV registered?

RK07 YSV is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is RK07 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK07 YSV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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