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SD07 JLX

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,335 mi
Last recorded44,335 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 JLX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 44,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 42,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,132 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 38,693 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 37,359 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 36,101 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 35,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 34,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,679 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 28,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,936 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 Jun 2011 17,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,129 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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SD07 JLX is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SD07 JLX, 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 SD07 JLX registered?

SD07 JLX is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is SD07 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD07 JLX shows 18 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.

Does SD07 JLX have outstanding finance?

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