Official DVLA Record

1994 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Petrol · M863 TWE

M863 TWE

1994 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 130,923 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/05/2010
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
130,923 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/05/2010
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1990cc

M863 TWE Key Findings

  • 7 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2009
  • 130,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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M863 TWE Mileage History

  1. 01/03/2006111,926 mi
  2. 03/03/2007115,638 mi+3,712 mi
  3. 07/03/2007115,805 mi+167 mi
  4. 29/04/2008124,993 mi+9,188 mi
  5. 07/05/2008125,010 mi+17 mi
  6. 08/05/2008125,012 mi+2 mi
  7. 18/05/2009130,923 mi+5,911 mi

Average of roughly 5,911 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

M863 TWE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 00:19
MOT Analysis

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

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 5 Series (M863 TWE) between March 2006 and May 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 18 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.

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