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RJ57 XNZ

2007 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,793 mi
Last recorded131,793 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 52376,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 XNZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 131,793 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 131,514 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolor (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 126,753 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 126,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 118,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2022 113,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,415 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2021 107,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Offside Front Lower wiper mechanism insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,339 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,076 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,362 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,006 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edgfe (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,654 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,360 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,810 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,285 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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RJ57 XNZ is a 2007 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJ57 XNZ, 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 RJ57 XNZ registered?

RJ57 XNZ is a 2007 BMW 523, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is RJ57 XNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ57 XNZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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