1997 BMW 5 Series 2.8L Petrol · R899 BWW
1997 BMW 5 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 114,363 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/01/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R899 BWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2008
- 114,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R899 BWW Mileage History
- 13/03/2006101,965 mi
- 13/03/2006101,965 mi
- 09/03/2007108,416 mi+6,451 mi
- 05/03/2008114,363 mi+5,947 mi
- 06/03/2008114,363 mi
Average of roughly 6,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R899 BWW 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 5 Series (R899 BWW) between March 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2008 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.