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RX54 ZJE

2004 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,536 mi
Last recorded115,536 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52386,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZJE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 115,536 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 115,536 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 111,371 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,037 miles

poor image o/s headlamp

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 98,097 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 84,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking

number plates 3D effect

Pass 3 Jun 2015 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

number plates 3D effect

Fail 21 May 2015 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

number plates 3D effect

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear number plates 3D effect

Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear number plates 3D effect

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,071 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,068 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,455 miles

Cut in side wall of Nearside Front Tyre (not exposing ply cords)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,104 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,162 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 115 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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RX54 ZJE is a 2004 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

RX54 ZJE is a 2004 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is RX54 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 ZJE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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