1994 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · L840 OYG
1994 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1994. Recorded mileage 232,058 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2010.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L840 OYG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2009
- 232,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L840 OYG Mileage History
- 05/12/2006203,853 mi
- 23/11/2007214,049 mi+10,196 mi
- 04/12/2008221,802 mi+7,753 mi
- 27/11/2009232,058 mi+10,256 mi
Average of roughly 9,469 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L840 OYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 525 (L840 OYG) between December 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), 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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