1997 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · R233 LPG
1997 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 212,103 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R233 LPG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2011
- 212,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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R233 LPG Mileage History
- 26/02/2007146,770 mi
- 28/02/2008166,800 mi+20,030 mi
- 29/02/2008166,854 mi+54 mi
- 19/02/2010201,185 mi+34,331 mi
- 24/02/2010201,327 mi+142 mi
- 04/02/2011212,103 mi+10,776 mi
Average of roughly 16,582 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R233 LPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 5 Series (R233 LPG) between February 2007 and February 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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