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WR07 ZSN

2007 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,995 mi
Last recorded143,995 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 ZSN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 143,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,796 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 134,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 127,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.11mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured

Offside wiper slightly smearing on the screen

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

Rear suspension bushes starting to split

Slight cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,933 miles

Offside Front Mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 123,933 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR outer cv boot leaking grease , boot not split

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass discoloured

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 120,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR outer cv boot leaking grease , boot not split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass discoloured

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

Pass 23 May 2019 114,393 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 98,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 88,401 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 62,271 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips in screen

Pass 21 May 2013 53,267 miles

Threr are a lot of small chips to front windscreen.

Pass 15 May 2012 46,104 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking around thread

Pass 13 May 2011 40,307 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 33,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZSN is a 2007 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 WR07 ZSN, 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 WR07 ZSN registered?

WR07 ZSN is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is WR07 ZSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR07 ZSN 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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