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RY07 LFV

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,068 mi
Last recorded143,068 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 LFV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 143,068 miles

Chip in the windscreen

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 141,617 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil/fluid leaks/engine undertray area

Parking brake effort low/ minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Apr 2020 141,058 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine oil/fluid leaks

Fail 1 Apr 2020 141,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine oil/fluid leaks

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 140,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 140,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 137,644 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,386 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 132,386 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Leak on rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 123,447 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Leaking at caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Leak on rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 114,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f tyre perished and going out of shape

Fail 10 Jun 2014 108,929 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f tyre perished and going out of shape

Fail 30 Jan 2014 106,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,839 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,869 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 57,825 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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RY07 LFV is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY07 LFV, 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 RY07 LFV registered?

RY07 LFV is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is RY07 LFV safe to buy?

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