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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S23 JEKMOT history

S23 JEK is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 12 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,669 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 JEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 JEK was last recorded at 122,669 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,663 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,669 miles
  • 2025 – 121,050 miles
  • 2024 – 118,508 miles
  • 2023 – 116,450 miles
  • 2022 – 114,626 miles
  • 2021 – 112,309 miles
  • 2020 – 110,281 miles
  • 2019 – 109,244 miles
  • 2018 – 106,148 miles
  • 2017 – 102,006 miles
  • 2016 – 99,166 miles
  • 2015 – 95,583 miles
  • 2014 – 92,305 miles
  • 2013 – 90,233 miles
  • 2012 – 87,260 miles
  • 2011 – 85,037 miles
  • 2010 – 80,337 miles
  • 2009 – 73,409 miles
  • 2008 – 67,113 miles
  • 2007 – 58,649 miles
  • 2006 – 53,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,669 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,669 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,669 miles
    Test number
    529521973168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,663 miles (+1,613)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,663 miles
    Test number
    349975431320
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,050 miles
    Test number
    873778757249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,050 miles (+2,542)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,050 miles
    Test number
    421665019475
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,508 miles (+2,058)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,508 miles
    Test number
    699810022326
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,450 miles
    Test number
    386946084376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,450 miles (+1,824)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,450 miles
    Test number
    817687069754
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,626 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    219490198243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,309 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,309 miles
    Test number
    243241379373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass110,281 miles (+1,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,281 miles
    Test number
    155698564872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass109,244 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,244 miles
    Test number
    501658397576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,148 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,148 miles
    Test number
    725625533114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,145 miles (+4,139)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    690888966286
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass102,006 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,006 miles
    Test number
    830349046973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,166 miles
    Test number
    388713279530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,166 miles (+3,583)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,166 miles
    Test number
    358728172506
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass95,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    171042495243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers under bonnet and car

  18. Fail95,583 miles (+3,278)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    862087035610
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers under bonnet and car

  19. Fail92,305 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    298792474217
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront side lights flashing when not on
    • NoteNo plate lights flashing when not on

  20. Pass92,305 miles (+2,072)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    485452774213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront side lights flashing when not on
    • NoteNo plate lights flashing when not on

  21. Pass90,233 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    419999853281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail90,233 miles (+2,973)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    907356453202
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass87,260 miles (+2,223)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    827985872275
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass85,037 miles (+4,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    355571471493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail80,337 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,337 miles
    Test number
    344088260467
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass80,337 miles (+6,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,337 miles
    Test number
    810868060229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass73,409 miles (+6,296)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,409 miles
    Test number
    974578749251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass67,113 miles (+8,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,113 miles
    Test number
    280540558249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass58,649 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    732559547210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,327 miles
    Test number
    622891876243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 JEK

Does S23 JEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 JEK is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 JEK?
The MOT on S23 JEK is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 JEK done?
S23 JEK was recorded at 122,669 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 3,475 miles a year.
Has S23 JEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 JEK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 JEK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 JEK find?
S23 JEK passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive rear differential.; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both..

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