1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R543 BBH
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26/11/1997. Recorded mileage 187,671 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
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R543 BBH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
- 187,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R543 BBH Mileage History
- 11/10/2021182,338 mi
- 31/10/2022185,040 mi+2,702 mi
- 16/10/2023187,665 mi+2,625 mi
- 03/11/2023187,671 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,586 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R543 BBH 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 (R543 BBH) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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