1994 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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M863 TWE Mileage History
- 01/03/2006111,926 mi
- 03/03/2007115,638 mi+3,712 mi
- 07/03/2007115,805 mi+167 mi
- 29/04/2008124,993 mi+9,188 mi
- 07/05/2008125,010 mi+17 mi
- 08/05/2008125,012 mi+2 mi
- 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
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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