1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · AC07 EAM
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 211,651 km. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 211,651 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC07 EAM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/06/2024
- 211,651 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC07 EAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (AC07 EAM) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AC07 EAM Odometer History
- 17/05/2022211,187 km
- 31/05/2023211,575 km+388 km
- 12/06/2024211,651 km+76 km
Average of roughly 224 km per year across 3 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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