No, R225 AHK is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R225 AHK?

The MOT for R225 AHK is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 April 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of R225 AHK?

The recorded mileage for R225 AHK is 128,785 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R225 AHK ULEZ compliant?

No, R225 AHK 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

1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R225 AHK

R225 AHK

1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 128,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/04/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (06/01/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 128,785 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/04/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 06/01/2012

Mileage: 128,785 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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R225 AHK Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2011
128,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R225 AHK Mileage History

21/09/200589,605 mi
19/09/200696,062 mi+6,457 mi
19/09/200696,062 mi
12/09/2007105,735 mi+9,673 mi
05/09/2008112,429 mi+6,694 mi
15/08/2009118,928 mi+6,499 mi
29/03/2011128,781 mi+9,853 mi
02/04/2011128,785 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 7,088 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R225 AHK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:06

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (R225 AHK) between September 2005 and April 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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