1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R753 ARD
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 193,764 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,764 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
R753 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 193,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R753 ARD Mileage History
- 17/04/2024191,729 mi
- 17/04/2024191,729 mi
- 22/04/2025192,987 mi+1,258 mi
- 18/05/2026193,764 mi+777 mi
- 18/05/2026193,764 mi
Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R753 ARD 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 523 (R753 ARD) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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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