1997 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · R570 AKE
1997 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 132,548 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1991cc
R570 AKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 132,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R570 AKE Mileage History
- 26/10/2022130,552 mi
- 25/10/2023131,280 mi+728 mi
- 25/10/2023131,280 mi
- 23/10/2024131,992 mi+712 mi
- 22/10/2025132,548 mi+556 mi
Average of roughly 668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R570 AKE 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 1997 BMW 520 (R570 AKE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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