1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · L33 RBT
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 140,752 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
L33 RBT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2007
- 140,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L33 RBT Mileage History
- 11/11/2005134,157 mi
- 02/02/200613,498 mi-120,659 mi
- 02/02/2007140,752 mi+127,254 mi
Average of roughly 5,377 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L33 RBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (L33 RBT) between November 2005 and February 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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