The road tax status for R453 ABH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R453 ABH?

The MOT for R453 ABH is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R453 ABH?

The recorded mileage for R453 ABH is 188,950 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R453 ABH ULEZ compliant?

No, R453 ABH 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

MOT Valid

1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R453 ABH

R453 ABH

1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/11/1997. Recorded mileage 188,950 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 30/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 188,950 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 188,950 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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R453 ABH Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
188,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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R453 ABH Mileage History

04/04/2025188,943 mi
14/04/2025188,943 mi
24/04/2025188,943 mi
01/07/2026188,949 mi+6 mi
02/07/2026188,950 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R453 ABH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 05:47

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (R453 ABH) between April 2025 and July 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.

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