1993 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · L716 AVC
1993 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/11/1993. Recorded mileage 182,204 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2498cc
L716 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 182,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L716 AVC Mileage History
- 02/07/2023178,594 mi
- 27/03/2026182,204 mi+3,610 mi
- 27/03/2026182,204 mi
Average of roughly 1,320 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
L716 AVC MOT History
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 1993 BMW 525 (L716 AVC) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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