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M505 PVS

1994 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,870 mi
Last recorded167,870 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 PVS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 167,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 160,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 152,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake efficiency 19%

slight leak from washer bottle

Fail 1 Feb 2006 152,971 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2006 152,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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M505 PVS is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 137,584 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M505 PVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M505 PVS registered?

M505 PVS is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M505 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M505 PVS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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