1998 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R202 CHL
1998 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 51,456 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R202 CHL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 51,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R202 CHL 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 1998 BMW 523 (R202 CHL) between March 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
R202 CHL Mileage History
- 13/03/200637,262 mi
- 15/03/200739,132 mi+1,870 mi
- 19/03/200739,154 mi+22 mi
- 18/03/200840,599 mi+1,445 mi
- 16/03/200941,627 mi+1,028 mi
- 16/03/200941,627 mi
- 06/04/201041,874 mi+247 mi
- 31/03/201142,648 mi+774 mi
- 02/04/201243,296 mi+648 mi
- 02/04/201344,243 mi+947 mi
- 09/04/201444,763 mi+520 mi
- 02/04/201545,924 mi+1,161 mi
- 04/04/201646,480 mi+556 mi
- 04/04/201646,480 mi
- 18/04/201747,782 mi+1,302 mi
- 17/04/201848,199 mi+417 mi
- 15/04/201948,350 mi+151 mi
- 31/07/202049,832 mi+1,482 mi
- 27/09/202150,028 mi+196 mi
- 07/09/202250,227 mi+199 mi
- 25/09/202350,261 mi+34 mi
- 25/09/202450,450 mi+189 mi
- 23/09/202550,913 mi+463 mi
- 24/09/202651,456 mi+543 mi
Average of roughly 691 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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