1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S482 AWP
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30/11/1998. Recorded mileage 98,155 miles. MOT valid until 10/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2494cc
S482 AWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 98,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S482 AWP Mileage History
- 12/07/202388,276 mi
- 12/07/202388,276 mi
- 09/07/202492,439 mi+4,163 mi
- 08/07/202595,774 mi+3,335 mi
- 11/07/202698,155 mi+2,381 mi
Average of roughly 3,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S482 AWP 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 1998 BMW 523 (S482 AWP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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