Official DVLA Record

1985 BMW 5 Series 3.4L Petrol · C824 NHR

C824 NHR

1985 BMW 5 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 62,926 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
1985 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 16/09/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
62,926 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/09/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
3430cc

C824 NHR Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
  • 62,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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C824 NHR Mileage History

  1. 04/05/200654,239 mi
  2. 27/04/200755,380 mi+1,141 mi
  3. 06/05/200856,160 mi+780 mi
  4. 07/05/200956,960 mi+800 mi
  5. 07/05/201058,730 mi+1,770 mi
  6. 07/05/201159,091 mi+361 mi
  7. 15/05/201259,833 mi+742 mi
  8. 17/05/201359,837 mi+4 mi
  9. 12/05/201660,218 mi+381 mi
  10. 24/04/201760,819 mi+601 mi
  11. 22/02/201860,952 mi+133 mi
  12. 22/02/201860,952 mi
  13. 11/04/201961,923 mi+971 mi
  14. 22/10/202062,677 mi+754 mi
  15. 11/11/202162,783 mi+106 mi
  16. 18/09/202362,926 mi+143 mi

Average of roughly 500 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

C824 NHR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 11:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW 5 Series (C824 NHR) between May 2006 and September 2023.

The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 September 2023 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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