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RY07 ZVC

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,925 mi
Last recorded144,925 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 ZVC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 144,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 144,925 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 140,065 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 140,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 135,268 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 130,967 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 130,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 127,158 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 127,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 123,541 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 123,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 120,539 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INSIDE EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,057 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 117,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 113,221 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 109,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,244 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,178 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 ZVC is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZVC, 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.

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What year was RY07 ZVC registered?

RY07 ZVC is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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