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SV07 KCJ

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,824 mi
Last recorded52,824 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 KCJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 37,933 miles

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

All 4 tyres are cracking all over.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 31,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,168 miles

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front tyre slightly stared to perishe up !!!

Fail 16 Aug 2011 26,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front tyre slightly stared to perishe up !!!

Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,316 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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SV07 KCJ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV07 KCJ, 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 SV07 KCJ registered?

SV07 KCJ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is SV07 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV07 KCJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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