1994 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · M220 GDV
1994 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 241,196 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2498cc
M220 GDV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2011
- 241,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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M220 GDV Mileage History
- 23/01/2006185,351 mi
- 23/01/2006185,351 mi
- 19/01/2007199,436 mi+14,085 mi
- 19/01/2007199,436 mi
- 23/01/2008213,690 mi+14,254 mi
- 23/01/2008213,690 mi
- 07/01/2009222,488 mi+8,798 mi
- 21/01/2010229,903 mi+7,415 mi
- 22/01/2010229,903 mi
- 24/01/2011241,196 mi+11,293 mi
Average of roughly 11,166 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
M220 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 525 (M220 GDV) between January 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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