1997 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · R2 PHT
1997 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 116,916 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R2 PHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 116,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R2 PHT Mileage History
- 02/01/2025111,311 mi
- 04/02/2025111,609 mi+298 mi
- 30/01/2026116,633 mi+5,024 mi
- 18/03/2026116,916 mi+283 mi
- 18/03/2026116,916 mi
Average of roughly 4,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R2 PHT 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 520 (R2 PHT) between January 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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