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YA07 EOU

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,934 mi
Last recorded104,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 EOU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 104,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 104,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.18mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,329 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,392 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,238 miles

handbrake lever ratchet worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,967 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,116 miles

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

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

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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YA07 EOU is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA07 EOU, 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 YA07 EOU?

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What year was YA07 EOU registered?

YA07 EOU is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 19 July 2007.

Is YA07 EOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA07 EOU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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