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M207 VRB

1994 BMW 520

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,148 mi
Last recorded139,148 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 520129,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 VRB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 139,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,690 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 127,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,772 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 117,906 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 109,340 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 109,340 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 109,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 99,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 94,768 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 94,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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M207 VRB is a 1994 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M207 VRB registered?

M207 VRB is a 1994 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M207 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M207 VRB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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