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YE57 SWJ

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,202 mi
Last recorded105,202 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 105,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 99,315 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,735 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 91,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,265 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 86,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,490 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,299 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 79,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,908 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,906 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,241 miles

nearside front main side light not working but has secondary

offside front main side light not working but has secondary

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to ware indicators (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 58,918 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to ware indicators (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,627 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge.close to limits.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,039 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,373 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,422 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,716 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 18,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YE57 SWJ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE57 SWJ, 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 YE57 SWJ?

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What year was YE57 SWJ registered?

YE57 SWJ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is YE57 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 SWJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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