1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R152 DGF
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05/02/1998. Recorded mileage 188,108 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,108 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
R152 DGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 188,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R152 DGF Mileage History
- 24/01/2024185,930 mi
- 20/01/2025187,231 mi+1,301 mi
- 28/01/2025187,235 mi+4 mi
- 16/01/2026188,066 mi+831 mi
- 22/01/2026188,108 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 1,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R152 DGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (R152 DGF) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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