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L111 AGJ

1995 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests46 (36 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

230,252 mi
Last recorded230,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 5 Series134,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 AGJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

36 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 230,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 224,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 187,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 179,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 224,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 167,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Travel on handbrake lever

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front n/s ON limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 0N limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 211,217 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 159,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake weak but met requirement

Pass 30 Jun 2021 207,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 207,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 148,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 203,981 miles

Rear rear part exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,712 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 196,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 195,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 121,602 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 190,328 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 190,328 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 184,207 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 184,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge on limit, perished, cut outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge, perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 117,745 miles

slight play in rear suspension arm lower bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear suspension arm lower bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2016 172,184 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 172,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 159,717 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 159,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 156,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,256 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 144,313 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 144,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,375 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,375 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 204,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 195,593 miles

both sides front drop links bushes wearing/rear exhaust corroding and slight leak/both sides front drop links slight play/off side rear tyre wearing to limit/near side front seat belt slight fraying

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,594 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 173,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,798 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 156,519 miles

N/S/F TOP BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,023 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 148,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 148,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 134,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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L111 AGJ is a 1995 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 134,952 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 L111 AGJ, 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 31 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 L111 AGJ registered?

L111 AGJ is a 1995 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is L111 AGJ safe to buy?

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