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BBK 538M

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

222,311 mi
Last recorded222,311 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 538M
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2024 222,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All fuel lines corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 220,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect As leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side's bush's started to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 213,039 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 206,768 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 206,768 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 202,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 197,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 193,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 10 Jan 2017 189,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 184,728 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 180,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 174,915 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 169,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 14,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 139,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 135,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2008
Pass 18 May 2007 125,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 115,895 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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BBK 538M is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 141,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBK 538M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBK 538M registered?

BBK 538M is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is BBK 538M safe to buy?

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