1997 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · R65 RPR
1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/09/1997. Recorded mileage 126,793 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 523
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R65 RPR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 126,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R65 RPR Mileage History
- 05/10/2021125,281 mi
- 10/10/2025126,793 mi+1,512 mi
Average of roughly 377 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R65 RPR 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 (R65 RPR) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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