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EX54 EUW

2004 BMW 523

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,083 mi
Last recorded163,083 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52386,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 EUW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 163,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 152,052 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 151,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 139,939 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 129,268 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2014 129,116 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 11 May 2013 120,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 108,131 miles

low tread on front tyres low tread on o/s rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2011 96,394 miles

front discs wearing thin

Fail 15 May 2011 96,394 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 14 May 2010 82,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 70,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 59,646 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,401 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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EX54 EUW is a 2004 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,320 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 EX54 EUW, 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 22 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 EX54 EUW registered?

EX54 EUW is a 2004 BMW 523, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is EX54 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 EUW 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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