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YT07 NYW

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 NYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 147,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 147,675 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 139,008 miles

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jan 2018 139,005 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,249 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jan 2017 129,060 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracked

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,170 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre inner wall

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 115,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 98,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,955 miles

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Top of engine damp with oil

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,685 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,704 miles

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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YT07 NYW is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT07 NYW, 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 YT07 NYW registered?

YT07 NYW is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YT07 NYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT07 NYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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