1994 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · M654 MWN
1994 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 184,484 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M654 MWN Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2025
- 184,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M654 MWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 520 (M654 MWN) between November 2005 and January 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
M654 MWN Mileage History
- 23/11/2005109,580 mi
- 07/11/2006114,721 mi+5,141 mi
- 07/11/2007121,439 mi+6,718 mi
- 04/11/2008126,335 mi+4,896 mi
- 03/11/2009131,300 mi+4,965 mi
- 29/10/2010138,877 mi+7,577 mi
- 27/10/2011142,909 mi+4,032 mi
- 15/11/2012146,968 mi+4,059 mi
- 05/11/20130 mi-146,968 mi
- 13/11/2014154,765 mi+154,765 mi
- 04/04/2017162,278 mi+7,513 mi
- 11/04/2017162,278 mi
- 31/07/2018162,373 mi+95 mi
- 16/05/2020162,447 mi+74 mi
- 16/05/2020162,447 mi
- 23/08/2022164,254 mi+1,807 mi
- 21/08/2023176,037 mi+11,783 mi
- 25/01/2025184,484 mi+8,447 mi
Average of roughly 3,907 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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