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BMW 5232007 · 2.5L Petrol

LS57 AAX

Vehicle Insight Summary

BMW 523 (2007, Petrol, 2497cc) — mileage recorded at 103,819. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/03/2025
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
2497cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 2 March 2024 at 103,819 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The preceding day, 1 March 2024, shows a failure at the identical mileage of 103,819 yet with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year span from February 2021 to March 2024, every test either passed or produced this anomalous failure, with no advisories or recorded wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The recorded mileage sits at 103,819 against a 2007 build, averaging roughly 5,464 miles per year and marking this as low-use for its age. The odometer climbed from 78,611 on 6 February 2021 to 84,276 by 22 January 2022, then jumped to 99,693 on 23 February 2023 before reaching 103,819 for the 2024 tests. That pattern shows light annual accumulation with a slightly sharper rise in the 2022 to 2023 period, and the clean record gives no indication of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical intervention. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the E60 chassis for structural rust and subframe corrosion, as the MOT history records no advisories but cannot confirm hidden deterioration on a nineteen-year-old saloon. The brake calipers, suspension arms, and exhaust emissions should be physically checked despite the absence of flagged binding or wear, since long standing periods between use can seize components the tester did not load. Verify the 1 March 2024 failure reason with DVSA, as the zero-defect entry demands clarification before purchase.

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55
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 2 March 2024 at 103,819 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The preceding day, 1 March 2024, shows a failure at the identical mileage of 103,819 yet with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year span from February 2021 to March 2024, every test either passed or produced this anomalous failure, with no advisories or recorded wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The recorded mileage sits at 103,819 against a 2007 build, averaging roughly 5,464 miles per year and marking this as low-use for its age. The odometer climbed from 78,611 on 6 February 2021 to 84,276 by 22 January 2022, then jumped to 99,693 on 23 February 2023 before reaching 103,819 for the 2024 tests. That pattern shows light annual accumulation with a slightly sharper rise in the 2022 to 2023 period, and the clean record gives no indication of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical intervention. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the E60 chassis for structural rust and subframe corrosion, as the MOT history records no advisories but cannot confirm hidden deterioration on a nineteen-year-old saloon. The brake calipers, suspension arms, and exhaust emissions should be physically checked despite the absence of flagged binding or wear, since long standing periods between use can seize components the tester did not load. Verify the 1 March 2024 failure reason with DVSA, as the zero-defect entry demands clarification before purchase.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2007, this BMW 523 with plate LS57 AAX has undergone 5 MOT inspections since February 2021.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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