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SF07 YPC

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,673 mi
Last recorded106,673 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF07 YPC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,673 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 106,673 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 91,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 83,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 80,707 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 78,931 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 78,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 74,114 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 74,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,049 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking along tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,447 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 22,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 22,887 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 12,741 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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SF07 YPC is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black 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 SF07 YPC, 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

How do I check the history of SF07 YPC?

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What year was SF07 YPC registered?

SF07 YPC is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is SF07 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF07 YPC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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