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SB07 PKX

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 PKX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,109 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of road wheel slightly distorted (bent) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine area, not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower suspension arm bushes de-bonding from casings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of road wheel slightly distorted (bent) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine area, not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills rusty, not excessive

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Sep 2024 84,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,452 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 79,283 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective left wiper split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 75,218 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective left wiper split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,387 miles

Front and rear Registration plates slight deterioration

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

Park brake lever ratchet worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,262 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 65,311 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 59,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,496 miles

Covers underneath

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,699 miles

Engine oil level low

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 4 Nov 2014 48,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil level low

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 18 Nov 2013 42,851 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,574 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,424 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,476 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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SB07 PKX is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB07 PKX, 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 SB07 PKX registered?

SB07 PKX is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 7 May 2007.

Is SB07 PKX safe to buy?

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