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WR57 VPA

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,945 mi
Last recorded106,945 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VPA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,945 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,671 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,143 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,647 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,827 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,953 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,036 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 45,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WR57 VPA is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR57 VPA, 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 WR57 VPA?

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What year was WR57 VPA registered?

WR57 VPA is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is WR57 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR57 VPA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR57 VPA have outstanding finance?

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