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WD07 BVT

2007 BMW 523

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,248 mi
Last recorded190,248 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD07 BVT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 190,248 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 185,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 181,008 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 181,002 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 175,621 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 175,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 170,234 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 Rear 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 3 Dec 2020 165,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 158,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 151,891 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,891 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 135,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 123,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,431 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,489 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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WD07 BVT is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD07 BVT, 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 WD07 BVT registered?

WD07 BVT is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is WD07 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD07 BVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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