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VIL 9205

1994 BMW 7 Series

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,438 mi
Last recorded164,438 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 7 Series137,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9205
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 164,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 158,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 137,899 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 137,898 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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VIL 9205 is a 1994 BMW 7 Series in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VIL 9205, 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

How do I check the history of VIL 9205?

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What year was VIL 9205 registered?

VIL 9205 is a 1994 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is VIL 9205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 9205 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIL 9205 have outstanding finance?

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