1994 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · M436 DDS
1994 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1994. Recorded mileage 146,287 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,287 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
M436 DDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 146,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M436 DDS Mileage History
- 30/06/202337,920 mi
- 06/07/2026146,287 mi+108,367 mi
Average of roughly 35,913 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M436 DDS 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 1994 BMW 520 (M436 DDS) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) ”; “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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