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SE07 XSP

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,618 mi
Last recorded125,618 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE07 XSP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 125,618 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Fail 22 Apr 2026 125,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 21 Mar 2025 125,558 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 125,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,306 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 122,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,521 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,517 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 82,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 72,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 Aug 2014 53,798 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,046 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,904 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 14,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 14,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 13,992 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 13,992 miles

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

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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SE07 XSP is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SE07 XSP, 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 SE07 XSP registered?

SE07 XSP is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 29 May 2007.

Is SE07 XSP safe to buy?

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