1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · 388 TUR
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 154,199 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
388 TUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 154,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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388 TUR Mileage History
- 10/07/2023147,900 mi
- 15/07/2024149,385 mi+1,485 mi
- 25/07/2024149,385 mi
- 14/07/2025150,318 mi+933 mi
- 27/07/2026154,199 mi+3,881 mi
Average of roughly 2,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
388 TUR 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 523 (388 TUR) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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