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HDC 29E

1994 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,125 mi
Last recorded152,125 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDC 29E
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 152,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

airbag light staying on.

both rear tyres below 1.6mm,outwith prescribed areas.

nearside steering idler slight play.

rear fog lamp tell-tale faulty.(comes on with reverse and sidelights)

rev counter/gauges ect inop,intermittantly.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2007 152,125 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

airbag light staying on.

both rear tyres below 1.6mm,outwith prescribed areas.

nearside steering idler slight play.

rear fog lamp tell-tale faulty.(comes on with reverse and sidelights)

rev counter/gauges ect inop,intermittantly.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 150,421 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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HDC 29E is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDC 29E, 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 HDC 29E registered?

HDC 29E is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is HDC 29E safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDC 29E shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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