1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R910 AOT
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 29,285 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R910 AOT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 29,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R910 AOT Mileage History
- 20/05/202228,917 mi
- 08/09/202329,063 mi+146 mi
- 13/09/202429,156 mi+93 mi
- 08/09/202529,285 mi+129 mi
Average of roughly 111 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R910 AOT MOT History
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 523 (R910 AOT) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (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.
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