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XJ07 WES

2012 BMW 523

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,276 mi
Last recorded82,276 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ07 WES
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,276 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 74,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,963 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,427 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,788 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,788 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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XJ07 WES is a 2012 BMW 523 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 61,904 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 XJ07 WES, 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 14 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XJ07 WES?

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What year was XJ07 WES registered?

XJ07 WES is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is XJ07 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ07 WES shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XJ07 WES have outstanding finance?

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