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M14 HXU

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,527 mi
Last recorded83,527 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 HXU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 79,360 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 79,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,636 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 71,625 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 65,448 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 62,004 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 53,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 46,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,925 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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M14 HXU is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,835 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 M14 HXU, 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 15 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 M14 HXU registered?

M14 HXU is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is M14 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 HXU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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