1994 BMW M5 3.8L Petrol · M681 OBD
1994 BMW M5 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 123,578 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M681 OBD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 123,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M681 OBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW M5 (M681 OBD) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M681 OBD Mileage History
- 12/05/2023123,498 mi
- 22/04/2024123,507 mi+9 mi
- 04/04/2025123,574 mi+67 mi
- 14/04/2025123,578 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 42 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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