1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R522 BPU
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 78,721 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R522 BPU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2022
- 78,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R522 BPU Mileage History
- 12/03/202278,721 mi
- 12/03/202278,721 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R522 BPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (R522 BPU) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
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