1994 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · M398 ELC
1994 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 147,529 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M398 ELC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
- 147,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M398 ELC Mileage History
- 01/06/200696,541 mi
- 22/05/2007117,423 mi+20,882 mi
- 17/05/2008122,689 mi+5,266 mi
- 24/05/2008122,722 mi+33 mi
- 09/05/2009125,099 mi+2,377 mi
- 13/05/2009125,131 mi+32 mi
- 05/05/2010127,426 mi+2,295 mi
- 05/05/2011129,357 mi+1,931 mi
- 15/05/2012130,533 mi+1,176 mi
- 02/05/2013132,204 km
- 01/05/2014134,952 mi
- 08/05/2014134,983 mi+31 mi
- 02/05/2015135,858 mi+875 mi
- 10/05/2016136,667 mi+809 mi
- 02/05/2017138,366 mi+1,699 mi
- 02/05/2017138,366 mi
- 03/05/2018140,880 mi+2,514 mi
- 28/05/2019143,138 mi+2,258 mi
- 11/06/2019143,180 mi+42 mi
- 18/05/2020144,137 mi+957 mi
- 14/05/2021144,515 mi+378 mi
- 04/06/2022146,066 mi+1,551 mi
- 11/05/2023147,395 mi+1,329 mi
- 19/05/2023147,529 mi+134 mi
Average of roughly 3,006 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
M398 ELC 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 1994 BMW 525 (M398 ELC) between June 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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