1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · P691 KKP
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 181,229 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
P691 KKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2010
- 181,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect 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: Below Average
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P691 KKP Mileage History
- 18/05/2006149,043 mi
- 18/05/2007155,063 mi+6,020 mi
- 08/08/2008163,281 mi+8,218 mi
- 03/08/2009177,443 mi+14,162 mi
- 01/10/2010181,229 mi+3,786 mi
Average of roughly 7,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P691 KKP 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 (P691 KKP) between May 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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