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L101 MMY

1994 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,101 mi
Last recorded179,101 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 5 Series141,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 MMY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 179,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 174,454 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 172,378 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 172,378 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 170,395 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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L101 MMY is a 1994 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L101 MMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L101 MMY registered?

L101 MMY is a 1994 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 1994.

Is L101 MMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 MMY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L101 MMY have outstanding finance?

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