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1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R801 AWY

R801 AWY

1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 187,607 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2494cc

R801 AWY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2025
  • 187,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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R801 AWY Mileage History

  1. 08/02/2024186,148 mi
  2. 08/02/2024186,159 mi+11 mi
  3. 06/02/2025187,519 mi+1,360 mi
  4. 07/03/2025187,607 mi+88 mi
  5. 10/03/2025187,607 mi

Average of roughly 1,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R801 AWY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (R801 AWY) between February 2024 and March 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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