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YY56 UEU

2007 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,631 mi
Last recorded144,631 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 UEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 144,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear and quarter damaged

off side rear quarter damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,893 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 110,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,731 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 105,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 90,770 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,343 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

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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YY56 UEU is a 2007 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YY56 UEU, 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 YY56 UEU registered?

YY56 UEU is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is YY56 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 UEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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