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M206 VDM

1994 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,864 mi
Last recorded190,864 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM206 VDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 190,864 miles

n/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f shocker has misting of oil

o/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

rear antiroll bar bushies showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Dec 2015 180,114 miles

o/s/f lower arm as play

owner of vehicle likes men

Pass 28 Nov 2013 172,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhuarst o rings split

nearside front tyre wall is deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2013 172,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhuarst o rings split

nearside front tyre wall is deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2012 167,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 167,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 161,680 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 161,680 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 185,225 miles

both rear brake pipes from flex to hubs corroded

both rear top spring mounting cups starting to corrode

drivers door interior panel insecure

front to rear fuel lines corroded

high pitched noise from exhaust/gearbox front mounting

n/s/r tyre approaching limit wearing unevenly and also has a nail in it

o/s hand brake slow in reading

slight free play at steering wheel (steering box?)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 152,814 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 152,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 152,811 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Slight movement at steering box arm

offside door card loose affecting inner door handle

Fail 26 Aug 2009 152,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

N/S/F POWER STEERING HOSES DAMP

N/S/R AND O/S/R AND O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN

O/S/F STEERING IDLER ARM IS WORN

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT AT THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN

THE DRIVERS DOOR CARD IS LOOSE

THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE REAR FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

WIPER ARMS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT

Pass 5 Sep 2008 149,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 149,170 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 142,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 136,646 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2006 136,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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M206 VDM is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M206 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M206 VDM is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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