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VT57 CFV

2007 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 CFV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 78,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 77,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,722 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 76,660 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 76,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,302 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2015 67,548 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 67,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,048 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,383 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,681 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,383 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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VT57 CFV is a 2007 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VT57 CFV, 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 VT57 CFV registered?

VT57 CFV is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is VT57 CFV safe to buy?

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