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VNZ 7591

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,292 mi
Last recorded104,292 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 7591
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 104,292 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 104,292 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,817 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,408 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 86,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 80,697 miles

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2017 76,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,243 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,607 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 47,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,198 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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VNZ 7591 is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VNZ 7591, 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 VNZ 7591 registered?

VNZ 7591 is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is VNZ 7591 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNZ 7591 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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