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RV54 BZL

2004 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,267 mi
Last recorded70,267 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52386,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 BZL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,326 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

PASS. SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED

Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

PASS. SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,064 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,986 miles

wet condition at the time of test / snow 2/ play in power st rack on the osf

Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,777 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,469 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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RV54 BZL is a 2004 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV54 BZL, 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

How do I check the history of RV54 BZL?

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What year was RV54 BZL registered?

RV54 BZL is a 2004 BMW 523, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is RV54 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 BZL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV54 BZL have outstanding finance?

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