1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R983 VLY
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 151,246 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R983 VLY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2013
- 151,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R983 VLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (R983 VLY) between July 2005 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
R983 VLY Mileage History
- 26/07/200570,952 mi
- 11/07/200679,716 mi+8,764 mi
- 25/07/200680,009 mi+293 mi
- 12/07/200788,366 mi+8,357 mi
- 05/06/200895,076 mi+6,710 mi
- 06/06/200895,076 mi
- 29/06/2009105,089 mi+10,013 mi
- 02/07/2009105,130 mi+41 mi
- 22/06/2010114,475 mi+9,345 mi
- 22/06/2010114,475 mi
- 05/07/2011127,439 mi+12,964 mi
- 07/07/2011127,439 mi
- 23/07/2012140,344 mi+12,905 mi
- 25/06/2013151,246 mi+10,902 mi
Average of roughly 10,144 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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