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T7 RTW

2007 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,607 mi
Last recorded135,607 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 RTW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 133,162 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 129,789 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,223 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 102,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,731 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,292 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 87,288 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,702 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,691 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 41,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,575 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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T7 RTW is a 2007 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T7 RTW, 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 T7 RTW?

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What year was T7 RTW registered?

T7 RTW is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is T7 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T7 RTW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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