1994 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · M486 OAJ
1994 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1994. Recorded mileage 141,489 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1991cc
M486 OAJ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 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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M486 OAJ Mileage History
- 28/04/200682,820 mi
- 10/08/200789,368 mi+6,548 mi
- 11/11/200894,774 mi+5,406 mi
- 12/11/200894,774 mi
- 04/01/2010100,255 mi+5,481 mi
- 06/01/2010100,255 mi
- 26/01/2011104,636 mi+4,381 mi
- 04/02/2011104,646 mi+10 mi
- 23/01/2012107,370 mi+2,724 mi
- 31/01/2012107,370 mi
- 10/01/2013110,622 mi+3,252 mi
- 30/12/2013112,447 mi+1,825 mi
- 04/01/2014112,447 mi
- 28/01/2015114,167 mi+1,720 mi
- 10/02/2015114,167 mi
- 15/01/2016117,031 mi+2,864 mi
- 27/01/2016117,031 mi
- 05/01/2017120,131 mi+3,100 mi
- 11/01/2017120,313 mi+182 mi
- 10/01/2018123,173 mi+2,860 mi
- 09/02/2018123,215 mi+42 mi
- 23/01/2019125,619 mi+2,404 mi
- 27/01/2020131,250 mi+5,631 mi
- 01/03/2022134,629 mi+3,379 mi
- 04/04/2022134,649 mi+20 mi
- 14/04/2023137,928 mi+3,279 mi
- 18/04/2023137,929 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/2024141,489 mi+3,560 mi
Average of roughly 3,272 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
M486 OAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 520 (M486 OAJ) between April 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (23 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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