1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · D17 CCW
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 87,672 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,672 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
D17 CCW Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 87,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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D17 CCW Mileage History
- 22/07/200516,253 mi
- 31/07/200618,380 mi+2,127 mi
- 24/07/200719,800 mi+1,420 mi
- 31/07/200823,316 mi+3,516 mi
- 31/07/200924,045 mi+729 mi
- 30/07/201025,064 mi+1,019 mi
- 28/07/201125,962 mi+898 mi
- 17/07/201227,724 mi+1,762 mi
- 31/07/201329,297 mi+1,573 mi
- 06/08/201430,407 mi+1,110 mi
- 20/07/201531,819 mi+1,412 mi
- 23/07/201531,828 mi+9 mi
- 28/07/201633,074 mi+1,246 mi
- 13/07/201734,295 mi+1,221 mi
- 16/07/201836,035 mi+1,740 mi
- 16/07/201836,035 mi
- 01/08/201937,704 mi+1,669 mi
- 05/08/201937,704 mi
- 15/07/202038,654 mi+950 mi
- 17/07/202038,654 mi
- 28/07/202141,844 mi+3,190 mi
- 28/07/202141,844 mi
- 30/07/202141,844 mi
- 10/08/202247,030 mi+5,186 mi
- 09/08/202354,165 mi+7,135 mi
- 01/08/202463,079 mi+8,914 mi
- 24/07/202576,573 mi+13,494 mi
- 07/08/202687,672 mi+11,099 mi
Average of roughly 3,394 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
D17 CCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (D17 CCW) between July 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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