Official DVLA Record

1992 BMW 325 2.5L Petrol · H990 ADM

H990 ADM

1992 BMW 325 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15/11/1992. Recorded mileage 160,607 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
BMW 325
Year / Origin
1992 · Bournemouth
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
160,607 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
2459cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The roadworthiness status of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a lack of recent data. The most recent entry from December 1, 2022 at 160,607 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects. Because no subsequent tests have been logged in over three years, it is impossible to determine if the maintenance trend is stable or if mechanical condition has deteriorated. This suggests the vehicle may have been off the road or neglected since that last inspection. At 160,607 miles over 34 years, the vehicle has covered an average of approximately 4,724 miles per year. This low annual mileage suggests the car has spent long periods standing stationary, which often leads to degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from use. The significant gap between the December 2022 test and the current date of June 2026 means the vehicle has not been certified for several years, increasing the risk of hidden safety faults. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly the sills and floor pans where these older BMWs are prone to corrosion. Given the low mileage and potential for standing, the inspector should check for perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and degraded fuel lines. The lack of detailed advisories in the 2022 failure record also provides no baseline for the mechanical state, necessitating a manual check of the cooling system and drivetrain components before any purchase.

H990 ADM Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 01/12/2022
  • 160,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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H990 ADM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 15:00
MOT Analysis

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

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1992 BMW 325 (H990 ADM) between December 2022 and December 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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