1997 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · R61 AKE
1997 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 119,846 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,846 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
R61 AKE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2009
- 119,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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R61 AKE Mileage History
- 10/11/200694,043 mi
- 17/11/200694,080 mi+37 mi
- 05/11/200797,693 mi+3,613 mi
- 14/11/200797,693 mi
- 07/11/2008108,484 mi+10,791 mi
- 14/11/2008108,623 mi+139 mi
- 23/04/2009115,406 mi+6,783 mi
- 24/08/2009119,846 mi+4,440 mi
Average of roughly 9,258 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R61 AKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 520 (R61 AKE) between November 2006 and August 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)”; “Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)”.
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