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M527 LRX

1994 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,151 mi
Last recorded154,151 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM527 LRX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 154,151 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 154,151 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 153,863 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

discs worn

o/s sill rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,958 miles

discs worn

o/s sill rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2014 144,968 miles

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

discs worn

o/s sill rusyu

Pass 9 Aug 2013 139,214 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 139,214 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 137,642 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 137,642 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

discs worn

ex rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2011 133,592 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)

discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 123,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 123,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 114,243 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 106,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 94,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 81,618 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 81,614 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 69,400 miles

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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M527 LRX is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M527 LRX, 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.

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What year was M527 LRX registered?

M527 LRX is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M527 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M527 LRX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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