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WR07 XRN

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,723 mi
Last recorded80,723 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 XRN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,723 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 80,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,561 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,643 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2023 65,515 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,870 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 57,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,619 miles

All tyres, 225-50-17 94V RUNFLAT PIRELLI P7, worn close to the legal limits.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,968 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 40,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 26,198 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,609 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,203 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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WR07 XRN is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WR07 XRN, 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 WR07 XRN?

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What year was WR07 XRN registered?

WR07 XRN is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is WR07 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR07 XRN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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