1997 BMW 520 2.5L Diesel · R115 DCV
1997 BMW 520 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 167,967 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2498cc
R115 DCV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 167,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R115 DCV Mileage History
- 27/11/2006119,361 mi
- 16/02/2008123,677 mi+4,316 mi
- 20/02/2008123,677 mi
- 11/03/2009131,918 mi+8,241 mi
- 12/03/2009131,934 mi+16 mi
- 06/05/2010136,373 mi+4,439 mi
- 06/05/2010136,373 mi
- 08/06/2011137,165 mi+792 mi
- 08/06/2011137,165 mi
- 19/11/2012137,166 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/2012137,166 mi
- 17/03/2014137,168 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/2014137,168 mi
- 06/08/2015137,172 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/2015137,172 mi
- 11/07/2016142,226 mi+5,054 mi
- 17/08/2017146,104 mi+3,878 mi
- 06/10/2018149,904 mi+3,800 mi
- 03/10/2019154,303 mi+4,399 mi
- 29/09/2020158,275 mi+3,972 mi
- 25/10/2021161,914 mi+3,639 mi
- 07/10/2022165,708 mi+3,794 mi
- 07/10/2022165,708 mi
- 11/10/2023167,967 mi+2,259 mi
Average of roughly 2,881 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R115 DCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 520 (R115 DCV) between November 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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