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M207 VJL

1994 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,276 mi
Last recorded131,276 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 VJL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 131,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 114,718 miles

corrosion to the underside

rear disc's are corroded

slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrel ends

Fail 15 Oct 2011 114,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion to the underside

rear disc's are corroded

slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrel ends

Pass 19 Nov 2009 112,077 miles

near-side headlight damaged

off-side front flexy corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 106,983 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 103,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 103,260 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 100,622 miles

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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M207 VJL is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M207 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M207 VJL registered?

M207 VJL is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M207 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M207 VJL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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