1993 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · L324 APH
1993 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 142,020 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L324 APH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 142,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L324 APH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 5 Series (L324 APH) between October 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
L324 APH Mileage History
- 24/10/2006114,231 mi
- 07/01/2008117,079 mi+2,848 mi
- 29/12/2008119,227 mi+2,148 mi
- 07/01/2010121,510 mi+2,283 mi
- 06/01/2011122,671 mi+1,161 mi
- 06/01/2011122,671 mi
- 03/01/2012124,681 mi+2,010 mi
- 03/01/2012124,681 mi
- 07/12/2012126,770 mi+2,089 mi
- 02/01/2014129,241 mi+2,471 mi
- 02/01/2015131,300 mi+2,059 mi
- 17/12/2015132,402 mi+1,102 mi
- 30/01/2017133,697 mi+1,295 mi
- 23/01/2018135,109 mi+1,412 mi
- 31/01/2018135,127 mi+18 mi
- 18/01/2019136,219 mi+1,092 mi
- 20/01/2020137,712 mi+1,493 mi
- 27/01/2020137,714 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/2021138,047 mi+333 mi
- 31/01/2022139,039 mi+992 mi
- 01/02/2022139,039 mi
- 20/01/2023140,102 mi+1,063 mi
- 11/01/2024141,035 mi+933 mi
- 18/11/2025142,020 mi+985 mi
Average of roughly 1,457 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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