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EF57 YFG

2007 BMW 523

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,237 mi
Last recorded70,237 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 YFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,237 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished on side wall

offside front tyre worn on outter edge and perished on side wall

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,984 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF57 YFG is a 2007 BMW 523 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF57 YFG, 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 EF57 YFG registered?

EF57 YFG is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is EF57 YFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 YFG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF57 YFG have outstanding finance?

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