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1994 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · M726 TMC

M726 TMC

1994 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 179,339 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW 525
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/09/2020
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
179,339 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/09/2020
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1994
Engine
2498cc

M726 TMC Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2019
  • 179,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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M726 TMC Mileage History

  1. 23/01/2006131,873 mi
  2. 22/01/2007134,359 mi+2,486 mi
  3. 28/01/2008136,633 mi+2,274 mi
  4. 24/01/2009138,495 mi+1,862 mi
  5. 16/01/2010140,803 mi+2,308 mi
  6. 15/01/2011143,091 mi+2,288 mi
  7. 25/01/2011143,095 mi+4 mi
  8. 21/01/2012145,426 mi+2,331 mi
  9. 21/01/2012145,426 mi
  10. 23/01/2013147,311 mi+1,885 mi
  11. 16/01/2014149,052 mi+1,741 mi
  12. 20/01/2014149,052 mi
  13. 20/11/2014151,852 mi+2,800 mi
  14. 03/12/2014151,852 mi
  15. 25/11/2015155,044 mi+3,192 mi
  16. 21/11/2016157,639 mi+2,595 mi
  17. 18/07/2017158,467 mi+828 mi
  18. 08/08/2018167,039 mi+8,572 mi
  19. 20/08/2018167,135 mi+96 mi
  20. 25/09/2019179,339 mi+12,204 mi

Average of roughly 3,472 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

M726 TMC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 18:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 525 (M726 TMC) between January 2006 and September 2019.

The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 25 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.

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