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SP57 GYK

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,673 mi
Last recorded104,673 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 GYK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 104,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Jun 2024 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,608 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,400 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,400 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,009 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,009 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Feb 2014 63,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SP57 GYK is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SP57 GYK, 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 SP57 GYK?

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What year was SP57 GYK registered?

SP57 GYK is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SP57 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 GYK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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