1994 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · M387 OEL
1994 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 156,264 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/05/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1990cc
M387 OEL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2011
- 156,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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M387 OEL Mileage History
- 12/04/2006106,672 mi
- 15/12/2006111,837 mi+5,165 mi
- 18/04/2007113,920 mi+2,083 mi
- 20/04/2007113,920 mi
- 18/04/2008124,075 mi+10,155 mi
- 18/04/2008124,075 mi
- 20/04/2009135,202 mi+11,127 mi
- 30/04/2009135,202 mi
- 17/04/2010143,809 mi+8,607 mi
- 27/04/2010143,993 mi+184 mi
- 19/04/2011156,264 mi+12,271 mi
Average of roughly 9,881 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
M387 OEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 520 (M387 OEL) between April 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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