No, R135 NKC is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R135 NKC?

The MOT for R135 NKC is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 November 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R135 NKC?

The recorded mileage for R135 NKC is 181,514 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R135 NKC ULEZ compliant?

No, R135 NKC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R135 NKC

R135 NKC

1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 181,514 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 16/11/2011
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/05/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 181,514 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/11/2011

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/05/2011

Mileage: 181,514 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2494cc

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R135 NKC Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2010
181,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R135 NKC Mileage History

21/02/2006149,747 mi
21/02/2006149,747 mi
29/11/2006151,524 mi+1,777 mi
30/11/2006151,524 mi
10/08/2007151,706 mi+182 mi
13/08/2007151,706 mi
15/08/2008157,950 mi+6,244 mi
18/08/2008157,966 mi+16 mi
22/08/2008157,979 mi+13 mi
15/09/2009167,948 mi+9,969 mi
23/09/2009168,094 mi+146 mi
14/10/2010181,514 mi+13,420 mi
17/11/2010181,514 mi

Average of roughly 6,707 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

R135 NKC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 18:24

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 523 (R135 NKC) between February 2006 and November 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 17 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.

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