1997 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · R75 SAR
1997 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 96,816 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1991cc
R75 SAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2026
- 96,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R75 SAR Mileage History
- 18/09/202393,417 mi
- 17/09/202494,352 mi+935 mi
- 23/09/202595,452 mi+1,100 mi
- 06/10/202595,483 mi+31 mi
- 03/09/202696,816 mi+1,333 mi
Average of roughly 1,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R75 SAR 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 (R75 SAR) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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