1994 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · M726 TMC
1994 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 179,339 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2498cc
M726 TMC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2019
- 179,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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M726 TMC Mileage History
- 23/01/2006131,873 mi
- 22/01/2007134,359 mi+2,486 mi
- 28/01/2008136,633 mi+2,274 mi
- 24/01/2009138,495 mi+1,862 mi
- 16/01/2010140,803 mi+2,308 mi
- 15/01/2011143,091 mi+2,288 mi
- 25/01/2011143,095 mi+4 mi
- 21/01/2012145,426 mi+2,331 mi
- 21/01/2012145,426 mi
- 23/01/2013147,311 mi+1,885 mi
- 16/01/2014149,052 mi+1,741 mi
- 20/01/2014149,052 mi
- 20/11/2014151,852 mi+2,800 mi
- 03/12/2014151,852 mi
- 25/11/2015155,044 mi+3,192 mi
- 21/11/2016157,639 mi+2,595 mi
- 18/07/2017158,467 mi+828 mi
- 08/08/2018167,039 mi+8,572 mi
- 20/08/2018167,135 mi+96 mi
- 25/09/2019179,339 mi+12,204 mi
Average of roughly 3,472 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
M726 TMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 525 (M726 TMC) between January 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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