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RF55 ZPX

2005 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,245 mi
Last recorded136,245 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 52384,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ZPX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 136,245 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 136,245 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 135,065 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 122,801 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 121,375 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 121,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 115,951 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 115,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Dec 2019 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 101,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2017 98,094 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2017 98,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 81,828 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,841 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 76,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,475 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,546 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,880 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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RF55 ZPX is a 2005 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 84,459 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 RF55 ZPX, 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 21 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 RF55 ZPX registered?

RF55 ZPX is a 2005 BMW 523, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is RF55 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 ZPX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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