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SL07 CZO

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,008 mi
Last recorded83,008 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 CZO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,008 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,420 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,503 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 68,503 miles

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

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

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 7 Jan 2013 63,518 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,299 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,850 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,414 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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SL07 CZO is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL07 CZO, 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.

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What year was SL07 CZO registered?

SL07 CZO is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is SL07 CZO safe to buy?

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