CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY57 EYS

2007 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,497 mi
Last recorded180,497 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 EYS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 180,497 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Nov 2019 168,635 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 155,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 135,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 132,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 128,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 128,514 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 124,090 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 103,703 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage

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

Rear disc's are worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,430 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 19 Oct 2010 85,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front fog light not secure

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY57 EYS is a 2007 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YY57 EYS, 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 YY57 EYS?

You can check the full history of YY57 EYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY57 EYS registered?

YY57 EYS is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is YY57 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY57 EYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY57 EYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY57 EYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.