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1997 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · R824 LVE

R824 LVE

1997 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 55,020 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/10/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2500cc

R824 LVE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
  • 55,020 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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R824 LVE Mileage History

  1. 28/09/202142,969 mi
  2. 06/10/202250,074 mi+7,105 mi
  3. 06/10/202250,074 mi
  4. 03/10/202355,020 mi+4,946 mi

Average of roughly 5,990 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R824 LVE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 525 (R824 LVE) between September 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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