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RX54 YYW

2004 BMW 523

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,505 mi
Last recorded117,505 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52386,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,505 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 110,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,365 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,374 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 5 Apr 2013 86,266 miles

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

nearside handbrake effort low

nearside rear tyre worn near the limit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,430 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,275 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,923 miles

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)

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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RX54 YYW is a 2004 BMW 523 in Blue 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 RX54 YYW, 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 RX54 YYW registered?

RX54 YYW is a 2004 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is RX54 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 YYW 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.

Does RX54 YYW have outstanding finance?

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