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S14 SXJ

2002 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,295 mi
Last recorded121,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 SXJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 121,295 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 121,198 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,104 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 112,104 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 100,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,288 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,313 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,499 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 67,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,562 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,103 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to see rear inner brake pads

wiper poor

Pass 28 Feb 2018 47,526 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,359 miles

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,410 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,509 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,344 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,007 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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S14 SXJ is a 2002 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S14 SXJ, 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 24 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S14 SXJ registered?

S14 SXJ is a 2002 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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