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S66 SWT

2007 BMW 523

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests42 (35 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,044 mi
Last recorded107,044 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 SWT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

35 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 107,044 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 130,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 102,374 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 123,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 97,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,397 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,797 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 91,225 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 116,254 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear alloy wheel of a different type

Fail 21 Apr 2021 89,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear alloy wheel of a different type

Pass 24 Nov 2020 110,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 101,670 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,478 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,987 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,016 miles

Offside Front Jacking block is missing

Offside Front Lower rear ball joint is worn

Fail 8 Jan 2018 85,016 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Jacking block is missing

Offside Front Lower rear ball joint is worn

Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,836 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,145 miles

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

Offside Front outer sidelight not working

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,843 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 93,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,526 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 63,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,643 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,652 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,725 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 57,700 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,195 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 20 Nov 2009 48,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,355 miles

n/s/f tyre is low on tread and out of shape

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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S66 SWT is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S66 SWT, 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 S66 SWT registered?

S66 SWT is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is S66 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 SWT shows 42 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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