MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
bottom of the offside outer front wing insecure
offside front outer sill corroded
offside front seat belt clasp has lost its plastic cover
offside rear tyre has cracks to the outer sidewall
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bottom of the offside outer front wing insecure
offside front outer sill corroded
offside front seat belt clasp has lost its plastic cover
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pad warning light on
offside front outer sill corroded outside prescribed zone
offside front seat belt clasp cover missing
offside front tyre outer side wall perished and cracked
rear exhaust box corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre exhaust has a mounting broken
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaiter split
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaiter split
Offside front outer sill and sill to floor has corrosion not within a prescribed area
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit
damage and corrosion to front of offside inner and outer sills
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit
damage and corrosion to front of offside inner and outer sills
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Wheel studs not checked, covers fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage
Wheel studs not checked, covers fitted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust heat sheild loose & rattling
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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M207 ALC is a 1994 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1994 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 129,120 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 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M207 ALC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M207 ALC is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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