The road tax status for S226 AJW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S226 AJW?

The MOT for S226 AJW is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S226 AJW?

The recorded mileage for S226 AJW is 84,936 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S226 AJW ULEZ compliant?

No, S226 AJW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1998 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · S226 AJW

S226 AJW

1998 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 84,936 miles. MOT valid until 15/05/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 15/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 84,936 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 84,936 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2498cc

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S226 AJW Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
84,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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S226 AJW Mileage History

17/05/202584,531 mi
17/05/202584,531 mi
06/05/202684,936 mi+405 mi

Average of roughly 418 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S226 AJW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 07:22

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 525 (S226 AJW) between May 2025 and May 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 May 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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