1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R433 AWX
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 124,320 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R433 AWX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 124,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R433 AWX Mileage History
- 07/04/2023124,166 mi
- 20/04/2024124,177 mi+11 mi
- 19/05/2025124,198 mi+21 mi
- 16/05/2026124,320 mi+122 mi
Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R433 AWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (R433 AWX) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 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 14 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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