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1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · S794 BVA

S794 BVA

1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23/12/1998. Recorded mileage 182,556 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
2494cc

S794 BVA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
  • 182,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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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 (80%)
! Older vehicle
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S794 BVA Mileage History

  1. 29/06/2022166,308 mi
  2. 12/07/2023171,451 mi+5,143 mi
  3. 09/07/2024177,794 mi+6,343 mi
  4. 31/07/2024177,796 mi+2 mi
  5. 28/07/2025182,556 mi+4,760 mi

Average of roughly 5,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S794 BVA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 26 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (S794 BVA) between June 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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