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SP56 JYF

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,530 mi
Last recorded125,530 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 JYF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 125,530 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 125,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 125,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 125,292 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 116,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 116,199 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,119 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 112,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,720 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 100,716 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2018 100,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,739 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK ASSY (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK ASSY (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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SP56 JYF is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SP56 JYF, 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 SP56 JYF registered?

SP56 JYF is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is SP56 JYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 JYF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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