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1996 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · J3 UVR

J3 UVR

1996 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 196,427 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 525
Year / Origin
1996
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
196,427 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2498cc
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J3 UVR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2026
  • 196,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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

J3 UVR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 13:09
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 525 (J3 UVR) between May 2022 and June 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 26 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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.

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ADVISORY

J3 UVR Mileage History

  1. 24/05/2022154,876 mi
  2. 13/06/2023166,611 mi+11,735 mi
  3. 30/05/2024178,526 mi+11,915 mi
  4. 02/06/2025189,230 mi+10,704 mi
  5. 07/06/2026196,427 mi+7,197 mi

Average of roughly 10,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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